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R299 AVG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,475 mi
Last recorded51,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 AVG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,475 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked,inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator leaking

steering and suspension components corroded/lack of use

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit damaged /sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked,inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator leaking

steering and suspension components corroded/lack of use

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,771 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 50,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 50,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,590 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,422 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

N/S/F tyre valve in poor condition

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit

N/S/R tyre valve in poor condition

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/F tyre valve in poor condition

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 40,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,754 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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R299 AVG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R299 AVG, 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 R299 AVG registered?

R299 AVG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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