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S952 BTT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

35,249 mi
Last recorded35,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 BTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,249 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert exhaust probe (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front flex insecure

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,471 miles

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

battery carrier housing rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 19,471 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery carrier housing rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,746 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorating.

o/s outer indicator lens missing.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 17,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating.

n/s outer indicator lens missing.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,460 miles

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

front number plate damaged ,corrosion down o/s and n/s inner / outer sills /chassis leg / wheel arches

Fail 14 Jan 2013 14,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

front number plate damaged ,corrosion down o/s and n/s inner / outer sills /chassis leg / wheel arches

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,721 miles

NSF indicator lens broken

NSF tyre worn low on the outer edge

corrosion around front suspension,inner sills,front door steps,fuel pipes and the exhaust system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 12,721 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

NSF indicator lens broken

NSF tyre worn low on the outer edge

corrosion around front suspension,inner sills,front door steps,fuel pipes and the exhaust system

Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 10,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion around general under body,inner archs,chassis..shock units weak..front top shock mounts sounding dry..slight play in steering idler..rear shock bushs perished..sus,slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing..

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,839 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 7,796 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

NSF indicator cracked

NSF shock absorber getting bouncy

OSF mirror loose at its fixing

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering drop link mount

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,053 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 5,053 miles

Inner Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 2,044 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 2,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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S952 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 S952 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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S952 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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