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R662 BUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 BUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 81,423 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlight reflectors tarnished

Fail 28 May 2009 81,423 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlight reflectors tarnished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,305 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

radiator lower metal coolant pipe wet

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Fail 28 May 2008 77,286 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

radiator lower metal coolant pipe wet

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

reserve travel on footbrake is limited

Fail 29 May 2007 74,200 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

reserve travel on foot brake is limited

Pass 30 May 2006 71,317 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres on 1.6 mm.

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Damage to N S Wing mirror.

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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R662 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R662 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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R662 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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