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R263 EUG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 87,184 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 87,184 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,710 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,295 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,264 miles

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

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,257 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,131 miles

exhaust system rusted ok at present both headlight reflectors start to corode

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 69,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R263 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R263 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.

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What year was R263 EUG registered?

R263 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R263 EUG safe to buy?

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