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R557 YNG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 YNG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 47,471 miles

1/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 May 2010 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 May 2009 46,537 miles

1. slight binding on o/s front brake. 2. slight play in n/s rear hub.

Fail 1 May 2009 46,527 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1. slight binding on o/s front brake. 2. slight play in n/s rear hub.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,617 miles

slight damage to windscreen † †slight damage to front number plate † †both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,039 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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R557 YNG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel 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 R557 YNG, 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 R557 YNG registered?

R557 YNG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R557 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 YNG 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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