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S871 SCV

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,443 mi
Last recorded60,443 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 SCV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,129 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,127 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,457 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 59,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,559 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,695 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,572 miles

NSR side door unable to open

Steering wheel has slight lateral and longitudal movement

Creaking noise requires attention asap from steering rack linkages

Fail 21 Dec 2009 55,572 miles

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

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

NSR side door unable to open

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel has slight lateral and longitudal movement

Creaking noise requires attention asap from steering rack linkages

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,023 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake ballance uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,115 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 43,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,350 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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S871 SCV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S871 SCV, 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 S871 SCV registered?

S871 SCV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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