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R836 SLU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,779 mi
Last recorded73,779 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 SLU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,779 miles

rear brake pipe to compensator corroded.

slight play in both front strut top mounts.

slight play in colum bush

Fail 4 Oct 2006 73,779 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipe to compensator slightly corroded

slight play in both front strut top mounts.

slight play in top colum bush.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 73,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in top steering bush. †rear brake pipe to rear compensator slighty corroded. †slight play in both strut top mounts.

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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R836 SLU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R836 SLU, 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 R836 SLU registered?

R836 SLU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R836 SLU safe to buy?

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