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R136 YDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 YDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Battery tray corroding

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Genaral corrosion to front suspension parts

Handbrake warning light inop

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 May 2007 65,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 65,559 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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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R136 YDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R136 YDV, 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 R136 YDV registered?

R136 YDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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