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R232 BDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,879 mi
Last recorded30,879 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,738 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,694 miles

Rear slightly low service brake readings

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,694 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear slightly low service brake readings

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,660 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,660 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,525 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,525 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,211 miles

light scratching to windscreen swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

light scratching to windscreen swept area

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,384 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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R232 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R232 BDV, 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 R232 BDV registered?

R232 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R232 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 BDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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