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R175 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,068 mi
Last recorded64,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 64,068 miles

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

offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 61,507 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 61,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,726 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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R175 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R175 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 R175 JGC registered?

R175 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R175 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 JGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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