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R150 TBK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 TBK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber missing at rear

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,630 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,612 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,237 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,237 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,001 miles

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,449 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,784 miles

some corrosion on metal brake pipes at compensator (all appear within limits)

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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R150 TBK 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 R150 TBK, 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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R150 TBK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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