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R292 HFR

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,816 mi
Last recorded49,816 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 HFR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,559 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly loose

Fail 6 Feb 2010 47,490 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly loose

Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,462 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,193 miles

advise engine mounting

advise exhaust

advise fuel pipes

advise rack=lingage

advise rear wheels bigger than front

advise spring bushs

advise spring bushs

advise vehicle shows signs of standing for long period

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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R292 HFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R292 HFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R292 HFR registered?

R292 HFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R292 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 HFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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