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S968 KFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 KFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,451 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,334 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,035 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,301 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 42,070 miles

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

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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S968 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S968 KFJ, 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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S968 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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