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R548 SLK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 SLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,962 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,962 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,050 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2009 57,050 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to r/n/s light lense

travel on footbrake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to r/n/s light lense

n/s head light cracked

travel on footbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,336 miles

as advisory notice number 993486087015

Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

slight play in steering column

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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R548 SLK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R548 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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R548 SLK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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