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J80 VKS

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 VKS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,853 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 65,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,868 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 61,868 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 57,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under Wheel Arch (MARKED AREA) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under Wheel Arch (MARKED AREA) (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just reached

Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lens Missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under Wheel Arch (MARKED AREA) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under Wheel Arch (MARKED AREA) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,807 miles

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

offside head lamp on lower limits

slight wear on both front tyres edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside head lamp on lower limits

slight wear on both front tyres edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,484 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,062 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low (2mm)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2008 39,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil dampness to engine .

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,623 miles

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

oil dampness to engine .

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,032 miles

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

oil dampness to engine

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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J80 VKS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 J80 VKS, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J80 VKS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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