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R634 DUF

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 DUF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 95,128 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The exhaust emissions were very slow to drop.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine is burning oil

engine is leaking oil front and rear

exhaust is rusty

inner sills are rusty

metal cooling pipes are rusty

no lambda sensor visible, non cat test

oil leak

r/o/s lamp is damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2019 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine is burning oil

engine is leaking oil front and rear

exhaust is rusty

inner sills are rusty

metal cooling pipes are rusty

no lambda sensor visible, non cat test

oil leak

r/o/s lamp is damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,392 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 89,392 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Radiator Cover Insecure clips Broken

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,798 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 88,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,865 miles

O/S/R brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mount rubbers soft

speedo cable tight (resulting in juddery speedo reading)

Fail 29 May 2014 77,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

O/S/R brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mount rubbers soft

speedo cable tight (resulting in juddery speedo reading)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,657 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,244 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 60,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,768 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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R634 DUF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R634 DUF, 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 R634 DUF registered?

R634 DUF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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