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S808 NRA

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,099 mi
Last recorded51,099 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 NRA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 51,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 45,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sections of under vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 10 May 2022 45,407 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sections of under vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,353 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,101 miles

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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S808 NRA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S808 NRA, 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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What year was S808 NRA registered?

S808 NRA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S808 NRA safe to buy?

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