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R734 EUA

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,028 mi
Last recorded64,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 EUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,028 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 64,028 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

drivers seat has no adjustment mechanism present

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drivers seat has no adjustment mechanism present

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,063 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,603 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,603 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear body stabilising leg securing bolts are insecure and need a secure fix to the body.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,804 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,823 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,842 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 50,842 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

clutch anti-slip pad missing.

fuel pipes corroded.

nsr shocker damp around.

travell on h/brake.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,095 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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R734 EUA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R734 EUA, 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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R734 EUA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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