MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R161 XTW safe to buy?
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