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E163 VBU

1987 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,663 mi
Last recorded7,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Hijet57,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 VBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 May 2008 7,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,982 miles

slight lift at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,815 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E163 VBU is a 1987 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,547 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 E163 VBU, 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 39 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E163 VBU registered?

E163 VBU is a 1987 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E163 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 VBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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