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R508 DOO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 DOO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,036 miles

1. Front brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,886 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 110,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 107,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,592 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 16 Jan 2007 102,592 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust system poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2006 95,813 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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R508 DOO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol 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 R508 DOO, 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 R508 DOO registered?

R508 DOO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R508 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 DOO 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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