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R517 YNG

1997 Daihatsu Hi-jet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,391 mi
Last recorded29,391 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 YNG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHi-jet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 29,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,371 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 29,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,096 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,023 miles

undersider corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2019 29,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undersider corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,410 miles

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front no plate damaged

nsr tail light lens broken

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,656 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to bodywork

front no plate cracked

rear tail light lenses cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2014 27,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to undercarriage & suspension components

front no plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,041 miles

corrosion to undercarriage & suspension components

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front grille held with tape

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,071 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to undercarriage, suspension components & wheels

damage to bodywork

front no plate cracked

rear tail lights cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

damage to bodywork

enginr mount delaminating

front no plate damaged

nsf indicator cracked & holed

play at propshaft uj,s

rear tail lights cracked

suspension bushes perished & cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to suspension components

front brakes binding slightly

ns wiper splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,237 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front no plate cracked

ns wiper blade splitting

osf engine mount delaminating

play at steering idler arm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

osf engine mount splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,068 miles

Oil leak

slight play at steering column †front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,313 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hi-jet?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
1,099
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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R517 YNG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hi-jet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hi-jet fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 YNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hi-jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Hi-jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R517 YNG registered?

R517 YNG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hi-jet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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