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R302 EUG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 EUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 96,729 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Both front tyres perished/splitting

Corrosion on various psrts of bodywork but none in prescribed area at time of test as van has full length chassis

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,038 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 580,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,309 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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R302 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R302 EUG, 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 R302 EUG registered?

R302 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R302 EUG safe to buy?

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