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R647 SVM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 SVM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,583 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 53,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 53,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2006 52,094 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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R647 SVM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R647 SVM, 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 R647 SVM registered?

R647 SVM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R647 SVM safe to buy?

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