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R575 KAM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 KAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,774 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,239 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,239 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,458 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,109 miles

n/s/r foot brake efficencey lower than o/s/ advise to have rear brakes inspected at a later date

Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r foot brake efficencey lower than o/s/ advise to have rear brakes inspected at a later date

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel tank rusty & corroded signs of slight leak

h/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door wont open

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,481 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear door wont open

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,246 miles

botyh front tyres are on the legal limit we advise that they ar replaced as soon as possible.

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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R575 KAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R575 KAM, 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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R575 KAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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