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R54 GMW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 GMW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged. clutch pedal rubber missing. nearside front and both rear seat belt stalk casing missing. both number plate lamps cracked. nearside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged. clutch pedal rubber missing. nearside front and both rear seat belt stalk casing missing. both number plate lamps cracked. nearside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,630 miles

both rear doors does not open. tailgate does not open. fuel cap does not open. brake fluid light on.

nearside front and both rear seat belt stalk casing missing.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear doors does not open. tailgate does not open. fuel cap does not open. brake fluid light on.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lens damaged. tailgate does not open. fuel cap does not open. both rear seat belt stalk casing missing. both front tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,225 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lens damaged. tailgate does not open. fuel cap does not open. both rear seat belt stalk casing missing. both front tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,956 miles

both number plate lens broken.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both number plate lens broken.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,123 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,123 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,440 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 30,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R54 GMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R54 GMW, 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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R54 GMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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