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R663 BUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 BUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,086 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all steel brake pipes corroded.or covered in substance

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all steel brake pipes corroded.or covered in substance

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 22 May 2018 59,462 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 54,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 54,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,425 miles

Near side front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Near side front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,406 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,416 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp reflectors deteriating

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp reflectors deteriating

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,649 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,099 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 65,203 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,203 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

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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R663 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R663 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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R663 BUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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