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R253 MGJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,212 mi
Last recorded55,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 MGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded box

Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded box

Pass 23 Jul 2021 27,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt cover missing

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2019 26,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt cover missing

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,400 miles

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 25,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,981 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,811 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 14,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 8,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 7,418 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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R253 MGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R253 MGJ, 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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R253 MGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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