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R526 SLK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,978 mi
Last recorded44,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 SLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror fell off during test

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,323 miles

nearside rear hub slight leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 2,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 2,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,891 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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R526 SLK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R526 SLK, 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 R526 SLK registered?

R526 SLK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R526 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 SLK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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