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R304 EUG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 EUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,141 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt load limiter missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt load limiter missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2013 51,683 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 51,683 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,638 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,638 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside 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 14 Apr 2011 39,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,221 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,590 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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R304 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R304 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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R304 EUG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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