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R469 LHC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,033 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential appears to be noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,047 miles

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

exhaust cat heat shield loose

Fail 17 Jun 2022 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust cat heat shield breaking off

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/ front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust cat heatshield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,200 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/ front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust cat heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 52,323 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,432 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers have a notchy action

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewalls splitting almost to cords

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 33,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R469 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R469 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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R469 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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