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R272 VNN

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,994 mi
Last recorded61,994 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 VNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,994 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 May 2009 60,805 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,236 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R272 VNN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R272 VNN, 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 R272 VNN registered?

R272 VNN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R272 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 VNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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