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R458 YJN

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,158 mi
Last recorded80,158 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,158 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 70,971 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 70,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

n/s/r,n/s/f and spare tyres close to legal limit {tread depth}

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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 YJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey 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 R458 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R458 YJN registered?

R458 YJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R458 YJN safe to buy?

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