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S785 BTT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 BTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 76,586 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2020 76,586 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,592 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,592 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 76,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,586 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 72,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,154 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 68,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,348 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,347 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 56,673 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,673 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2006 55,645 miles

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.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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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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