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R657 BUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 BUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,629 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,178 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,114 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,114 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,987 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,100 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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R657 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R657 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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What year was R657 BUB registered?

R657 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R657 BUB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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