MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipes corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emission test not carried out due to possible engine overheat from excessive coolant leakage.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R743 SMS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R743 SMS, 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 R743 SMS registered?
R743 SMS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R743 SMS safe to buy?
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