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R614 VKE

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,084 mi
Last recorded44,084 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 VKE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2015 32,976 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracking in tread

o/s sliding outer door handle broken

Fail 19 May 2015 32,973 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking in tread

o/s sliding outer door handle broken

Pass 16 May 2014 31,066 miles

all tyres are cracking between tread

Pass 17 May 2013 29,101 miles

all tyres are badly cracked but not down to the cords

Fail 16 May 2013 29,101 miles

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

all tyres are badly cracked but not down to the cords

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,828 miles

all tyres cracked around edges/tread

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,732 miles

all tyres cracked around tread/edges

Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,728 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracked around tread/edges

Pass 20 May 2010 25,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,699 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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R614 VKE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R614 VKE, 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 R614 VKE registered?

R614 VKE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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