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R731 CBD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,641 mi
Last recorded29,641 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 CBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 29,641 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 29,618 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 24,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 23,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner both front inner sills slightly coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 20,649 miles

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 16,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 8,872 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 22 Nov 2013 4,655 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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R731 CBD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R731 CBD, 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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R731 CBD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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