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R660 BUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 BUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,824 miles

all rear seats not in use at time of test

brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/f window inop

slight blow around exhaust centre area?

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in top of steering column

small chip in centre of windscreen

spare tyre below limit 155/12

Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear seats not in use at time of test

brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/f window inop

slight blow around exhaust centre area?

slight judder on n/s/f brake

slight play in top of steering column

small chip in centre of windscreen

spare tyre below limit 155/12

Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,085 miles

brake pipes near rear brake compensator starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 155/12c

Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 45,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes at rear corroding

spare tyre defective

unable to open o/s/r door

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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R660 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R660 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R660 BUB registered?

R660 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R660 BUB safe to buy?

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