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R776 USP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 USP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,699 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,693 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

top steering column bush slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,220 miles

both front flexys ferrulles corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,079 miles

rear brake efforts just met a little low on offside

vehicle was ok for mot but there was some holes and corrossion in various parts outwith prescribed areas

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,302 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,302 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)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipe ferrulr ends corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

front springs corroded.

o/s/r damper corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,296 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,583 miles

engine overheated during emission test.

slight movement in steering members.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,766 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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R776 USP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R776 USP, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R776 USP registered?

R776 USP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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