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R321 JNL

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,700 mi
Last recorded35,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 JNL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,104 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,012 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front hoses insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,958 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 20,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 16,236 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 4,942 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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R321 JNL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey 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 R321 JNL, 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 R321 JNL registered?

R321 JNL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R321 JNL safe to buy?

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