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R462 NNP

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,785 mi
Last recorded50,785 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 NNP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 50,785 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,782 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine cut out and would not re-start - emissions test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 48,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,312 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

all suspension bush and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension braking components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under vehicle all suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriaroted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,907 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bothside rear brake pipes out of compensator valve corroded

engine overheated during emissions test

front brake discs beginning to pit and corrode

rear brake pipe into compensator valve corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,994 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bothside rear brake pipes out of compensator valve corroded

engine overheated during emissions test

front brake discs beginning to pit and corrode

rear brake pipe into compensator valve corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,418 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 35,056 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,312 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 34,301 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

running hot losing water at end of test

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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R462 NNP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R462 NNP, 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 R462 NNP registered?

R462 NNP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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