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R602 DYJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,501 mi
Last recorded65,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 DYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,420 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

EXHAUST SHIELDING LOOSE EMISSIONS TEST STOPPED- COOLING SYSTEM BOILING UP

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 44,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,765 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R602 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R602 DYJ, 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 R602 DYJ registered?

R602 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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