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R908 GNW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,191 mi
Last recorded61,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 GNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,191 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,138 miles

o/s engine mount poor condition

steering lock not working

various pipes rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,087 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s engine mount poor condition

steering lock not working

various pipes rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,576 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,599 miles

va\rious pipes rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,882 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 35,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,342 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,439 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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R908 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R908 GNW, 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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R908 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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