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S948 BTT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,805 mi
Last recorded44,805 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 BTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,805 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 39,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 39,223 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light no light admits (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,459 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,237 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Number Plate Damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,450 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE IN ZONE B BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF MOT LIMITS N/S/F HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IS A PASS HOWEVER IS DIMING REAR BRAKES LOW EFFICIENCY HOWEVER WHEN LOADED EFFICIENCY IS A PASS BATTERY IS AT END OF LIFE

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n-s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,052 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,052 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

All 4 tyres perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front no.plate cracked but still secure and legiable

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,497 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE IS A BORDERLINE PASS †REAR EXHAUST PIPE IS CORRODED AT ITS END

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

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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S948 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S948 BTT, 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 S948 BTT registered?

S948 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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