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R165 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,013 mi
Last recorded46,013 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,013 miles

slight coolant loss evident at rear of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,919 miles

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,346 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in zone b of windscreen

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,161 miles

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

slight corrosion to all brake , suspension and brake components

slight perishing / cracking of all rubber suspension bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight corrosion to all front & rear steering , suspension and brake components

small crack in NS mirror glass

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,726 miles

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

slight corrosion under all of vehicle

slight perishing of OSR tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,750 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,943 miles

n/s mirror glass small crack

washers poor

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,106 miles

Both front brake calipers rusty but still working OK

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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R165 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R165 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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R165 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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