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S861 RCR

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 RCR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,602 miles

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 18 Aug 2005 82,606 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 82,606 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 82,541 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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S861 RCR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S861 RCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S861 RCR registered?

S861 RCR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S861 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 RCR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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