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R59 YBJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 YBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,254 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both headlamps aree loosing silvering but beam pattern and light output was good

front grill missing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,920 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r door handle broken off

third row seats removed, not able to check seatbelts

Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r door handle broken off

third row seats removed, not able to check seatbelts

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,849 miles

offside rear chassis has part with advanced corrosion

offside rear door will not open from outside

slight play in steering column top bearings

Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

offside rear chassis has part with advanced corrosion

offside rear door will not open from outside

slight play in steering column top bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,757 miles

nearside rear brake performance slightly low

Fail 23 Jan 2007 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 30,005 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R59 YBJ, 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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R59 YBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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