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R909 EGB

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 EGB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front wipers torn

exhaust been bandaged up

nearside mirror missing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 51,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front wipers torn

nearside mirror missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,092 miles

front wipers are starting to tear on ends

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,624 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

nearside front door mirrror glass taped into place

Pass 22 May 2009 41,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 39,480 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 36,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,033 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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R909 EGB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R909 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 R909 EGB registered?

R909 EGB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R909 EGB safe to buy?

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