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R61 GMW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 GMW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,620 miles

rear wheelbearings rough

Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,620 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wheelbearings rough

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,651 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,851 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

Inner sill and rear floor pan areas getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R number plate light lens broken

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,839 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

Inner sill and rear floor pan areas getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R number plate light lens broken

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,900 miles

Damp area at fuel tank and piping.

Small area at offside front inner wing- chassis

Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,122 miles

B/fluid level abit low at resevoir

Inner sill areas abit corroded and rear chassis/floor areas by top shocker mount areas

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

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

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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R61 GMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R61 GMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R61 GMW registered?

R61 GMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R61 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 GMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R61 GMW have outstanding finance?

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