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S897 KWN

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 KWN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 58,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,703 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,703 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,181 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

ignition switch faulty

vehicle has areas of rust outside 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

ignition switch faulty

vehicle has areas of rust outside 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,618 miles

at steering wheel monment upper bearing

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

fuel pipes rusty at rear

induction pipe split

n/s/ washer jet

Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,618 miles

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

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

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

at steering wheel monment upper bearing

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

fuel pipes rusty at rear

induction pipe split

n/s/ washer jet

oil leak cambelt area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,707 miles

fuel pipes rusty

vehical starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,707 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

vehical starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,008 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,008 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s washer jet missin

Pass 30 Jun 2007 41,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 41,119 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

DO NOT DRIVE/UNTIL BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE TOUCHING EXHAUST AND MELTING INSULATION IS REPAIRED.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,853 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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S897 KWN is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 53,074 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 S897 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S897 KWN registered?

S897 KWN is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S897 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 KWN shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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