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R439 GRF

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 GRF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in rear wheel barings BOTH

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 56,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Speedo neadle sticking.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 18,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Speedo neadle stuck on 30 mph.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 17,602 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R439 GRF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R439 GRF, 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 R439 GRF registered?

R439 GRF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R439 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 GRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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