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R58 AEX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,967 mi
Last recorded107,967 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 AEX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,967 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 99,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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R58 AEX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R58 AEX, 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 R58 AEX registered?

R58 AEX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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