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R926 GNW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,685 mi
Last recorded109,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 GNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 109,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 101,467 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 9,732 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

water leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brakes slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,556 miles

advise condition of rear brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,519 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front tyres uneven wear plus close to the legal limit

aqdvise condition of frot head lights borderline

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,887 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,886 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,424 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 67,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,824 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 63,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,534 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,745 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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R926 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 R926 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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What year was R926 GNW registered?

R926 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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