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S797 TVX

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,392 mi
Last recorded119,392 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 TVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,136 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 101,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear seats removed at test

damage to floor area offside

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 93,510 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake effort low

Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S797 TVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S797 TVX, 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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S797 TVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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