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R156 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,956 mi
Last recorded39,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,956 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f set belt stalk cover broken

rear leaf springs corroding

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,650 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,328 miles

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

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

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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R156 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R156 JGC, 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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How do I check the history of R156 JGC?

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What year was R156 JGC registered?

R156 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R156 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 JGC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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