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R486 HHR

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 HHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,263 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,293 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear position light has been repaired

Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear position light has been repaired

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,270 miles

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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R486 HHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R486 HHR, 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 R486 HHR registered?

R486 HHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R486 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 HHR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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