MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 VAW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R499 VAW, 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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How do I check the history of R499 VAW?
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What year was R499 VAW registered?
R499 VAW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R499 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 VAW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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