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R137 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,624 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall but not to cord

Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front mudflap clips missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,894 miles

n/s front mudflap clips missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,479 miles

offside front tyre has danage to side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,667 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2006 57,557 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 57,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R137 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R137 JGC, 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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R137 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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