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R289 VNN

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 VNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,720 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S AND O/S (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Cooling system leaking water

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake compensator seizing

emissions not tested due to engine coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,922 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,092 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,137 miles

OS AND NS HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST AT JOINT

WATER LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,121 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,098 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,752 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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R289 VNN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R289 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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R289 VNN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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