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R616 DYJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 DYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,626 miles

Rear brakes may need adjustment as only just met requirement

Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brakes may need adjustment as only just met requirement

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O.S.Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O.S.Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,451 miles

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

N.S./O.S.Rear spring very dry/rusty.

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

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

O.S Side door outer handle damaged.

O.S.front and O.S.Rear chassis sections starting to corrode.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,451 miles

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

N.S./O.S.Rear spring very dry/rusty.

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

O.S Side door outer handle damaged.

O.S.front and O.S.Rear chassis sections starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,480 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,644 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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R616 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R616 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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R616 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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