MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear lights repaired with lens repair tape
n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joints and track rod end ball joints corroded not excessive at time of test
o/s and n/s sliding doors cover panels on inner sill corroded and holed doors secure and operating not load bearing and not effecting braking or steering
o/s/f inner wheel arch cover panel for fuel filler pipe corroded not load bearing
stain on fuel tank no visible leaks advise further inspection
exhaust deterioated
inner sill covers for sliding doors corroded
slight bind n/s/r wheel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both inner sills corroded outside of perscribed area
o/s/r light lens damaged and repaired with tape
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
brake pedal anti/slip deteriated
fuel tank corroded
n/s and o/s chassis corroded
n/s and o/s/f inner wings corroded
n/s r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded
n/s/and o/s inner and outer sills corroded
several crossmembers and outriggers corroded
underside of vehicle covered with heavy protective coating of underseal including various brake pipes and unable to fully assess condition of said items
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front bumper repaired with tape
n/s sidedoor and rear outer arches corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area
only just passed emmisions and intermitant missfire
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank rusty
intermedite pipe not in original clip
n/s/f and o/s/f headlamplens deteriated
n/s/f wheel binding and brake pads 2/3mm wear remaining
o/s/f wheel arch corroded but not considered prescribed area
o/s/r fog lamp secured with plastic tie
o/s/r hub backplate oil mist
oil leak engine area
service brake anti/slip deteriated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank rusty
intermedite pipe not in original clip
n/s/f and o/s/f headlamplens deteriated
n/s/f wheel binding and brake pads 2/3mm wear remaining
o/s/f wheel arch corroded but not considered prescribed area
o/s/r fog lamp secured with plastic tie
o/s/r hub backplate oil mist
oil leak engine area
service brake anti/slip deteriated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both inner sills corroded
footbrake reserve low
fuel tank corroded
surface corrosion throughout underside of vechile
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both inner sills corroded
fuel tank corroded
surface corrosion throughout underside of vechile
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underbody and inner wings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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R487 NVJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R487 NVJ, 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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R487 NVJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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