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S954 KUA

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 KUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch outer sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwells/arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections/lower quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 69,329 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some underside surface rust

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,663 miles

Nearside Front lamp lens damaged

underside surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,578 miles

All tyres perishing

N/S/F sidelight & indicator lamp lens broken

various areas surface corrosion noted.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,542 miles

rear shock rubbers perrishing

surface rust evident

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,789 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,788 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,827 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at load sensor valve

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 34,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,383 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 32,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Aug 2005 32,079 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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S954 KUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S954 KUA, 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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S954 KUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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