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R59 GNV

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GNV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 99,407 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,611 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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R59 GNV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R59 GNV, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R59 GNV registered?

R59 GNV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R59 GNV safe to buy?

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