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R161 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,482 mi
Last recorded71,482 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front and rear number plates faded but not affecting letters or number at time of test

nearside front side lamp lens broken

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

offside rear brake noisy on roller brake tester

offside sliding door fails to open front outside or inside

rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front and rear number plates faded but not affecting letters or number at time of test

nearside front side lamp lens broken

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

offside rear brake noisy on roller brake tester

offside sliding door fails to open front outside or inside

rear view mirror glass cracked

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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R161 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R161 JGC registered?

R161 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R161 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 JGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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