CarVerify

Free Car Check

R817 VNO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 VNO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,890 miles

"vibration.clicking" from centre steering arm drag link durion lock to lock check and slight play in off side front bush

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch bite point very low

engine overheat and coolant leak during emissions test

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

rear view mirror missing, rear window "blacked out"

slight lateral movement of handbtake lever in rest position

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

"vibration.clicking" from centre steering arm drag link durion lock to lock check and slight play in off side front bush

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch bite point very low

engine overheat and coolant leak during emissions test

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

rear view mirror missing, rear window "blacked out"

slight lateral movement of handbtake lever in rest position

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,597 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 82,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,218 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 79,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R817 VNO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R817 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R817 VNO?

You can check the full history of R817 VNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R817 VNO registered?

R817 VNO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R817 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 VNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R817 VNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R817 VNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.