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R955 STR

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,802 mi
Last recorded30,802 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 STR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,802 miles

Front Oil Leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 30,802 miles

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

Front Oil Leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,649 miles

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,392 miles

Oil leak

general vehical corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,084 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,620 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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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R955 STR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R955 STR, 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 R955 STR registered?

R955 STR is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R955 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 STR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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