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R85 TKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,273 mi
Last recorded53,273 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,273 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear door not open from outside

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,090 miles

N/S obligatory mirror cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 48,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspect fuel leak from tank when full

Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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R85 TKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R85 TKJ, 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 R85 TKJ registered?

R85 TKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R85 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 TKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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