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R916 GNW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 GNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,628 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,731 miles

drivers seat worn

offside drivers door hinges worn

offside rear foot brake effort low

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat worn

offside drivers door hinges worn

offside rear foot brake effort low

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,411 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,834 miles

slight footbrake travel

Fail 25 Nov 2008 54,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight footbrake travel

Fail 22 Nov 2008 54,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,308 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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R916 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R916 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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R916 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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