MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,474 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre metal brake pipe rusty
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
front number plate slightly damaged and insecure
nearside headlamp surround slightly insecure
offside number plate lamp slightly damaged
offside seat belt buckle casing missing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering column
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre metal brake pipe rusty
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
front number plate slightly insecure and damaged
nearside headlamp surround slightly insecure
nearside rear brake drum slightly warped
offside number plate lamp slightly damaged
offside seat belt buckle casing missing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
drivers seat belt buckle casing missing
exhaust corroded
front number plate slightly insecure
fuel lines corroded
offside rear brake drum slightly warped
slight movement in offside front outer brake pad
slight play in steering rack linkage
unable to fully inspect brake pads
both front headlight aims slightly high
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
offside seat belt buckle outer casing broken
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front headlight aims slightly high
corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
offside seat belt buckle outer casing broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded
offside seat belt buckle outer casing broken
unable to check front brake pads
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded
offside seat belt buckle outer casing broken
unable to check front brake pads
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
unable to check front brake pads
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S979 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S979 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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S979 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 September 1998.
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