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R338 WWL

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,933 mi
Last recorded41,933 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 WWL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 41,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 41,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 WWL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R338 WWL, 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 R338 WWL registered?

R338 WWL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R338 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 WWL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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