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R705 SJW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 SJW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seat missing we are not able to test seat belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seat missing we are not able to test seat belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R705 SJW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R705 SJW, 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 R705 SJW registered?

R705 SJW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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