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R853 EGU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,746 mi
Last recorded89,746 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 EGU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,746 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

car has a oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,934 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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R853 EGU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R853 EGU, 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 R853 EGU registered?

R853 EGU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R853 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 EGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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