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R948 GNW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 GNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 80,147 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside Covered in Underseal

Pass 20 May 2020 80,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,316 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 78,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,201 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,763 miles

Emissions not tested due to tail pipe to short (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,612 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,553 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all four tyres indented on sidewalls

underside of vehical is heavly painted tested as best as i could see visable

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,550 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside of vehical is heavly painted tested as best as i could see visable

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,250 miles

chip in screen

in my opinion this vehicle is overweight and requires modification to suit or weight loss,1480 kg

Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

chip in screen

in my opinion this vehicle is overweight and requires modification to suit or weight loss,1480 kg

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,339 miles

ASVISE INTERMITANT FAULT ON HAZARD SWITCH

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,541 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre showing small cracks oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 67,088 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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R948 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R948 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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R948 GNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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