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R63 AEX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,737 mi
Last recorded61,737 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 AEX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,737 miles

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

Front passenger seat removed at time of test

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sliding door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front passenger seat removed at time of test

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,379 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,948 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,789 miles

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,475 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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R63 AEX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R63 AEX, 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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R63 AEX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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