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R185 MKX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,837 mi
Last recorded46,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 MKX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,837 miles

both seat base locking worn rear brake performance poor

play starting in steering joints front no plate degraded close to limit exhaust noisey n/s/rear accident damage to corner close to limit o/s/rear tyre worn close to limit o/edge both h/lamps poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,836 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

both seat base locking worn rear brake performance poor

play starting in steering joints front no plate degraded close to limit exhaust noisey n/s/rear accident damage to corner close to limit o/s/rear tyre worn close to limit o/edge both h/lamps poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,883 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 39,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R185 MKX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R185 MKX, 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 R185 MKX registered?

R185 MKX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R185 MKX safe to buy?

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