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R173 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r lower cab has corrosion (not at structial points)

o/s seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,367 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 71,362 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,127 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,156 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal has slightly long travel but still has reserv travel

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 45,225 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,302 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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R173 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R173 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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What year was R173 JGC registered?

R173 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R173 JGC safe to buy?

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