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R358 BDL

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 BDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,830 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 63,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,085 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,037 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,289 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R358 BDL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R358 BDL, 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 R358 BDL registered?

R358 BDL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R358 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 BDL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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