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R269 EUG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 EUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 86,052 miles

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s window o/s door check strap clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,918 miles

O/S Check strap broken

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing o/s check strap broken oil leak from engine fuel pies corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,763 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing Brake pedal rubber worn Fuel lines coroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,977 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,831 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,831 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,474 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,474 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,961 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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R269 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R269 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 R269 EUG registered?

R269 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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