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R821 SLO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

35,731 mi
Last recorded35,731 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 SLO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 35,731 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 35,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,914 miles

Both headlights are corroded ,beam image not effected.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damp

Fail 27 Jul 2022 34,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both headlights are corroded ,beam image not effected.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 34,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,214 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brakes have run out / imbalance

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,305 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking may be brake pipes above fuel tank can not see properly (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has deep cuts

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges

rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,008 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

play in the steering coloumn

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,012 miles

play in the top column

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,139 miles

play in top steering coloum

Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,139 miles

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

play in top steering coloum

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,778 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,777 miles

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

slight bplay in top steering coloumn

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,066 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 24,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre close to limits.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,209 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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R821 SLO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R821 SLO, 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 R821 SLO registered?

R821 SLO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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