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R121 GWV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,605 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise drivers front brakes binding slightly

advise oil leak on engine

advise passenger side rear door inoperable

advise slight play in steering link arm

Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,605 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise drivers front brakes binding slightly

advise oil leak on engine

advise passenger side rear door inoperable

advise slight play in steering link arm

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,626 miles

hydro-carbon high

vin plate altered

Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

exhaust poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 73,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R121 GWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R121 GWV, 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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What year was R121 GWV registered?

R121 GWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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