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R151 WVX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 WVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills/valances corroded and holed.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,101 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,206 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,530 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,046 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills and wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,444 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills and wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,431 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and deep cut in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 80,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,639 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R151 WVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R151 WVX, 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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R151 WVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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