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R119 TUJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 TUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,330 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,264 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 57,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 46,113 miles

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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R119 TUJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R119 TUJ, 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 R119 TUJ registered?

R119 TUJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R119 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 TUJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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