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R715 SJW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 SJW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 64,431 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,920 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp assy at h/light unit not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 59,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp assy at h/light unit not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wiring fault (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under cab double plate poor condition first plate corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,114 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 53,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,383 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 49,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,307 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,306 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,074 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 39,327 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 37,645 miles

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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R715 SJW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R715 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 R715 SJW registered?

R715 SJW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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