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R841 SLU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,421 mi
Last recorded43,421 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 SLU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,755 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is slightly perrished

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Advise O/S/F Tyre is slightly perrished

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R841 SLU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R841 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R841 SLU registered?

R841 SLU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R841 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 SLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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