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R339 AVG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,294 mi
Last recorded31,294 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 AVG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion forming to front floor pans

Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section off side (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion forming to front floor pans

Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

emmisions not tested due to condition of exhust silencer

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,696 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn smooth

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,507 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,012 miles

Brake anti slip slight worn smooth

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,012 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake anti slip slight worn smooth

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,451 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight worn smooth

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,490 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R339 AVG 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 R339 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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What year was R339 AVG registered?

R339 AVG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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