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R96 CUB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 CUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,302 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s cargo door does not open from outside

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,268 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s cargo door does not open from outside

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,271 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side sideloading door does not open from outside but is not a passenger door as no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,271 miles

near side sideloading door does not open from outside but is not a passenger door as no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,176 miles

service brake effieceny just meets minium requrement

Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,828 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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R96 CUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R96 CUB, 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 R96 CUB registered?

R96 CUB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R96 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 CUB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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