MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Fuel pipe corroded slight
Coil spring corroded Both front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers smiring
Offside Front Headlight slight cracked
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Fuel pipe corroded slight
Coil spring corroded Both front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers smiring
Offside Front Headlight slight cracked
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s chassis corroded but not holed
Braking system leaking n/s brake drum leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper blade missing n/s o/s wipers missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s chassis corroded but not holed
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
possible fluid leak on rear nearside
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
possible fluid leak on rear nearside
both front wiper blades split
both number plates in poor condition
centre o/s chassis slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
n/s/r light unit cracked
o/s/r tyre low pressure
rear fuel lines corroded
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wiper blades split
both number plates in poor condition
centre o/s chassis slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
n/s/r light unit cracked
o/s/r tyre low pressure
rear fuel lines corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front to rear brake pipe rusty
N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S785 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S785 BTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S785 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 December 1998.
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