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R652 GCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 61,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 60,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,828 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

underbody rusty condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,056 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,866 miles

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

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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R652 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue 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 R652 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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What year was R652 GCD registered?

R652 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R652 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 GCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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