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S842 KGC

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 KGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 45,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,498 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 43,498 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 May 2010 42,653 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)

front brake pads fairly low

Pass 22 May 2009 40,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,745 miles

offside rear brake reading low. needs inspection

Pass 29 May 2007 36,958 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four brakes judder

nearside rear quater panel is damaged

offside front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,065 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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S842 KGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S842 KGC, 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 S842 KGC registered?

S842 KGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S842 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 KGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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