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R669 GCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,993 mi
Last recorded39,993 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 39,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 38,590 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,440 miles

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 38,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when used with nearside front indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,824 miles

Offside Front wiper blade ends split

Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wiper blade ends split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front wiper blade ends split

Fail 3 Jul 2013 34,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade ends split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,631 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,734 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,692 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear side doors will not open

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R669 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R669 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 R669 GCD registered?

R669 GCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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