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R149 VHE

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 VHE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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50+ data points
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

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,385 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Corrosion hole in body but not within 30cm of a structural point

Pass 27 May 2025 118,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 118,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system affecting all brakes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear has slight brake fluid evidence

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 115,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits engine rough running at idle. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe at wheel cylinder bent to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

check engine on

x2 front springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 114,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 112,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 retaining washers missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To filter ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 111,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To filter ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,053 miles

general body and suspension corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2017 109,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top arch ,shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top arch ,shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

general body and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,247 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch corroded next to shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch corroded next to top shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 107,149 miles

general suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,197 miles

Exhaust CAT bracket corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,197 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust CAT bracket corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,572 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 105,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,682 miles

bearing noise from offside rear hub when wheel spun, no roughness detected

slight play in steering relay

Fail 19 Jan 2012 104,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bearing noise from offside rear hub when wheel spun, no roughness detected

slight play in steering relay

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,744 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,702 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,702 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,631 miles

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R149 VHE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R149 VHE, 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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R149 VHE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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