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R905 EGB

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 EGB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,647 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,646 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/both head lamps reflectors starting to fade

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,974 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,730 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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R905 EGB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R905 EGB, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R905 EGB registered?

R905 EGB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R905 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 EGB 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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