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R229 JGC

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,299 mi
Last recorded63,299 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,240 miles

ADVISE; Battery tray slightly corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,633 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,219 miles

front n/plate cracked

rear wiper blade split on ends

water leak on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake pipes showing corrsion

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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R229 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R229 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R229 JGC registered?

R229 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R229 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 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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