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R383 XWC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 XWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,322 miles

Coolant leak

body damage

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear in top of steering column

Fail 5 May 2011 58,321 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

body damage

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear in top of steering column

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,102 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 50,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,449 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,345 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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R383 XWC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R383 XWC, 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 R383 XWC registered?

R383 XWC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R383 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 XWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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