CarVerify

Free Car Check

R240 EUG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,616 mi
Last recorded39,616 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 EUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,446 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,918 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,318 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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R240 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R240 EUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R240 EUG?

You can check the full history of R240 EUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R240 EUG registered?

R240 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R240 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 EUG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R240 EUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R240 EUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.