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R203 FTU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 FTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front to rear undersill areas are corroding

foot travel slightly low and does feel slightly spongy

fuel filler pipe is corroding

rear seat has a bolt missing to nearside floor but the seat is secure

Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front to rear undersill areas are corroding

foot travel slightly low and does feel slightly spongy

fuel filler pipe is corroding

rear seat has a bolt missing to nearside floor but the seat is secure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,996 miles

front pads wearing.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front pads wearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,190 miles

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

signs of corrosion on exhaust

signs of corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,369 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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R203 FTU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R203 FTU, 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 R203 FTU registered?

R203 FTU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R203 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 FTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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