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R161 XTW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 XTW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 89,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,310 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,908 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,779 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,767 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion on rear lower inner wings

n/s outer door handle broken /still working

Fail 19 Dec 2014 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion on rear lower inner wings

n/s outer door handle broken /still working

Fail 17 Dec 2014 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG SURFACE RUST

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedal slight spongy

fuel pipe slightly corroded

rear sliding doors wont open from out side

Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear sliding doors wont open from out side

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,586 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,051 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 48,246 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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R161 XTW 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 73.7%.

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 XTW, 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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What year was R161 XTW registered?

R161 XTW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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