CarVerify

Free Car Check

R471 LHC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,702 mi
Last recorded48,702 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 48,702 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear foot brake slightly slow and low reading

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 26% offside rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,530 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 48,530 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,017 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,288 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear registration plate starting to delaminate but still legible

Fail 27 Oct 2015 31,915 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front from inside cab to distribution block (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both from distribution block towards rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from distribution block towards rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear registration plate starting to delaminate but still legible

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,556 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,024 miles

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

nearside top of windsreen cracked bad

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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R471 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R471 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R471 LHC?

You can check the full history of R471 LHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R471 LHC registered?

R471 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R471 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 LHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R471 LHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R471 LHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.