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R408 ULK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,550 mi
Last recorded42,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 ULK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,550 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes in por condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,548 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s foot brake lower than n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,666 miles

o/s foot brake lower than n/s

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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R408 ULK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R408 ULK, 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 R408 ULK registered?

R408 ULK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R408 ULK safe to buy?

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