MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R978 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 R978 EGH registered?
R978 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R978 EGH safe to buy?
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