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R468 LHC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,427 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 38,427 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,327 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2022 33,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 32,329 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 27,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 27,379 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2018 27,169 miles

Engine Overheat after during inspection after emission test

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 27,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury hub cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door hole / sharpe (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine Overheat after during inspection after emission test

Pass 11 May 2017 27,030 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen has slight damage, but not in swept area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel house (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyre valve stems deteriorated at base

Fail 11 May 2017 27,027 miles

rear brake application uneven nearside effort low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower windscreen has slight damage, but not in swept area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel house (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added fluid to reservoir, no further fault found (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre valve stems deteriorated at base

Pass 18 May 2016 26,770 miles

All 4 tyre valves are cracked

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Rear view mirror cracked

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

Fail 18 May 2016 26,768 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)

All 4 tyre valves are cracked

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Rear view mirror cracked

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

Pass 22 May 2015 26,700 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking within the tread

Offside front tyre is cracking within the tread

Pass 29 May 2014 26,247 miles

Coolant leak

rear view mirror cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2014 26,244 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear view mirror cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 25,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 25,703 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 24,886 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 23,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 23,707 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,087 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 22,372 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,372 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)

Pass 24 May 2008 21,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 20,508 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 20,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

rear wiper arm broken

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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R468 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 R468 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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R468 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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