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R153 WVX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 WVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,853 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,468 miles

slight engine missfire

Fail 7 Oct 2010 72,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight engine missfire

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,579 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 64,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,386 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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R153 WVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R153 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R153 WVX registered?

R153 WVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R153 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 WVX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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