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R205 YRP

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,833 mi
Last recorded139,833 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 YRP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 139,833 miles

fuel tank nut washer deterioted.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 137,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 137,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 133,435 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 128,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R205 YRP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R205 YRP, 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 R205 YRP registered?

R205 YRP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R205 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 YRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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