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R35 YBJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 YBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,812 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,128 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,498 miles

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

o/s/f small side light not working

o/s/r door handle damaged

suspect front brakes worn out / need checking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,498 miles

o/s/f small side light not working

o/s/r door handle damaged

suspect front brakes worn out / need checking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,771 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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R35 YBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R35 YBJ, 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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R35 YBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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