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R547 FDE

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FDE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2005 97,904 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R547 FDE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R547 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R547 FDE registered?

R547 FDE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R547 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 FDE shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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