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R961 EGH

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,288 mi
Last recorded21,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 EGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 21,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 20,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,387 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Dec 2016 20,386 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Jan 2016 20,048 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 20,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust burst (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 19,400 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 18,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,699 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center exhaust rubber starting to perish

o/s/f wiperblade split but clears screen

play in steering wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2011 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center exhaust rubber starting to perish

o/s/f wiperblade split but clears screen

play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 16,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 16,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,537 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,918 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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R961 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R961 EGH, 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 R961 EGH registered?

R961 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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