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R103 CUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 CUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 96,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,554 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,819 miles

front brake inbalance only just meeting requirement

offside rfear service brake effort low

very slight damage to parking brake outer cables

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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R103 CUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R103 CUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R103 CUB registered?

R103 CUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R103 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 CUB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R103 CUB have outstanding finance?

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