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R545 SSL

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 SSL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,129 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,100 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 62,100 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 62,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 60,864 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear passenger doors cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

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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R545 SSL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R545 SSL, 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 R545 SSL registered?

R545 SSL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R545 SSL safe to buy?

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