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R975 EGH

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,554 mi
Last recorded63,554 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 EGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 63,554 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 63,444 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 63,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,865 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 58,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,409 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 56,409 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 54,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 54,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,313 miles

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

O/S HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS U/S GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR/NOISE STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT F BUUMPER ETC LOOSE COOLANT LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR EMISSIONS HIGH

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,313 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS U/S GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR/NOISE STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT F BUUMPER ETC LOOSE COOLANT LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR EMISSIONS HIGH

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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R975 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R975 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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R975 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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