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R646 GCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,335 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside sills showing corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2012 102,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside sills showing corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s &n/s iner sill corrosion (not inprescribed areas)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,018 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s &n/s iner sill corrosion (not inprescribed areas)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 94,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 92,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 85,835 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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R646 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R646 GCD, 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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R646 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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