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R654 GCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,667 mi
Last recorded57,667 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,917 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,055 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 46,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,430 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 44,430 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,645 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 40,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,749 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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R654 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue 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 R654 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 R654 GCD registered?

R654 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R654 GCD safe to buy?

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