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R640 BUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,354 mi
Last recorded48,354 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 BUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,354 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside centre sections of chassis corroded but not considered excessive

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,775 miles

Some areas of the chassis are showing signs of corrosion and may require attention shortly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,394 miles

Several areas of the chassis and body are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,268 miles

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

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

Some areas of the vehicles body are starting to show signs of corrosion and may require attention shortly.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,268 miles

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

Some areas of the vehicles body are starting to show signs of corrosion and may require attention shortly.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some areas of corrosion on the chassis may require attention shortly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,618 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

head lamp reflectors becoming dslightly corroded

some areas of the vehicle structure are becoming corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,509 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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R640 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R640 BUB, 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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R640 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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