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R954 DYJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,305 mi
Last recorded92,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 DYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,305 miles

FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY

O/S DOOR DAMAGED

REAR SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,955 miles

fr bumper damaged/underside

osf arch damaged

slight play os steering

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,955 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fr bumper damaged/underside

osf arch damaged

slight play os steering

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,456 miles

DAMAGE TO BODY

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ARM BUSHES

Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

DAMAGE TO BODY

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ARM BUSHES

Fail 3 Apr 2009 69,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise side to side movement in handbrake

offside front bumper bracket broken & bent

offside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

petrol cap not locking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,369 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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R954 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R954 DYJ, 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 R954 DYJ registered?

R954 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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