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S892 KWN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 KWN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot and o/s/f upper mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in steering (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp incomplete

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasie under arch area (2.4.A.3)

rear valance corroded and under wheel arch areas rears

slight uneven rear footbrake application and foot brake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area in boot by arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of floor area in boot by wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel under arch area front of road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off compensator unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off compensator unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off compensator unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor areas by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie under arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot and o/s/f upper mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in steering (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp incomplete

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasie under arch area (2.4.A.3)

rear valance corroded and under wheel arch areas rears

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,745 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,745 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,271 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 90,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,929 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

advise brake pedal anti slip wearing

advise different size tyres fitted front to rear in axle pairs

Fail 22 Nov 2011 87,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

advise brake pedal anti slip wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,236 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,537 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,709 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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S892 KWN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S892 KWN, 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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S892 KWN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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