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R529 CDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 CDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 130,205 miles

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

damage to o/s/f indicator lense

dust cover on o/s seatbelt buckle damaged

front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion at rear

o/s number plate light cover missing

radiator in poor condition

slight play in steering column

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 130,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

damage to o/s/f indicator lense

dust cover on o/s seatbelt buckle damaged

front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion at rear

o/s number plate light cover missing

radiator in poor condition

slight play in steering column

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 125,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 12,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 115,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,513 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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R529 CDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R529 CDV, 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 R529 CDV registered?

R529 CDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R529 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 CDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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