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S965 JFV

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 JFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,165 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,165 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 53,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,217 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,029 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking / perishing

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,470 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing (3mm tread)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,777 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished close to cords

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,962 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

Offside rear foot and hand brake efficiencies slightly lower than nearside

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,854 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,728 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside headlamp reflector slightly discoloured but not affecting beam output

Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside headlamp reflector slightly discoloured but not affecting beam output

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,172 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 27,058 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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S965 JFV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S965 JFV, 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 S965 JFV registered?

S965 JFV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 October 1998.

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