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R458 LHC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,135 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 65,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 64,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front light brake bind

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 57,447 miles

Offside Front chassis rail in front of subframe is slightly swollen with corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 57,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front chassis rail in front of subframe is slightly swollen with corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,960 miles

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

OSR Tyre Slight perishing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,960 miles

OSR Tyre Slight perishing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,689 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,926 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,219 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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R458 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R458 LHC, 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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R458 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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