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R957 PFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 PFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 72,539 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 72,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,773 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,477 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,477 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,452 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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R957 PFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R957 PFJ, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R957 PFJ registered?

R957 PFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R957 PFJ safe to buy?

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