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R301 VOT

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,307 mi
Last recorded79,307 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 VOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear leafsring U bolts rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,491 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

carpet covering rear loadspace

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,451 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

damage and temporary repair to nearside rear light lens

tarnishing of both headlight reflectors

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,575 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

damage and temporary repair to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside headlight glass and reflector tarnished

surface corrosion on front to rear steel fuel pipes

surface corrosion to front suspension subframe

Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

damage and temporary repair to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside headlight glass and reflector tarnished

surface corrosion on front to rear steel fuel pipes

surface corrosion to front suspension subframe

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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R301 VOT is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R301 VOT, 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 R301 VOT registered?

R301 VOT is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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