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R627 ECA

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

29,759 mi
Last recorded29,759 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 ECA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,759 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 29,759 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule In General (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front steering and suspension corroded

vehicle has multiple spots of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 29,605 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front steering and suspension corroded

vehicle has multiple spots of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,440 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,440 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 28,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 28,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,798 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2018 28,798 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,426 miles

All front suspension steering and brake components corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 28,426 miles

All front suspension steering and brake components corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 27,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,292 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 27,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,248 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres cracks starting to apear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,940 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,940 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,267 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Reverse light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Reverse light not working

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorated but still readable.

the vehicle has alot of corrosion underneath it but nothing is weakend or affecting any of the prescribed areas.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 20,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorated but still readable.

the vehicle has alot of corrosion underneath it but nothing is weakend or affecting any of the prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,346 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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R627 ECA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R627 ECA, 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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R627 ECA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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