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R139 TKN

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 TKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,649 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,635 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 71,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear in clip above spring hanger by fuel pipes x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 31 May 2019 70,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front and rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

all suspension components and mountings corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre off main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre off main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 69,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ cab corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ cab corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre off main rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,995 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front road wheel stiff to turn

Offside Centre of chassis rail corroded by spring mount

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 31 May 2017 67,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front road wheel stiff to turn

Offside Centre of chassis rail corroded by spring mount

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,986 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to front inner sills forward of wheel arches

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake starting to bind

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to front inner sills forward of wheel arches

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake starting to bind

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,807 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake bind nearside front

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,106 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,499 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip pad poor

Fail 31 May 2012 57,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,932 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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R139 TKN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R139 TKN, 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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R139 TKN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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