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R659 GCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,359 mi
Last recorded102,359 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 102,359 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 102,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 87,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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R659 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R659 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 R659 GCD registered?

R659 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R659 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 GCD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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