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R338 AVG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,035 mi
Last recorded61,035 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 AVG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,035 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,440 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2019 60,440 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded at bottom

Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded at bottom

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,360 miles

front brake discs slightly glazed on inner faces

nearside and offside headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,359 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs glazed on inner faces

nearside and offside headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,050 miles

nearside and offside front headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,020 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing and sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front headlight reflectors becoming deteriorated

rear door not closing properly

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near 3 way joiner (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly stepped in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near 3 way joiner (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes rusty at rear

offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly stepped in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust siilencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,001 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust siilencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill backing corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill backing corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill backing corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sliding door sticking

sump rusty

unable to open rear tailgate

Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open rear tailgate

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear footbrake readings low

Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear footbrake readings low

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,791 miles

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 Oct 2007 45,816 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,794 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R338 AVG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R338 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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R338 AVG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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