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R985 EGH

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 EGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal antie slip rubber worn on one side

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal antie slip rubber worn on one side

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,386 miles

front and rear numberplates poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,386 miles

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

front and rear numberplates poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,804 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear lamp lens broken

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

silvering is poor on both headlamps

Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate damaged

offside rear lamp lens broken

silvering is poor on both headlamps

Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off-side rear lamp lens broken.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,682 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off-side rear lamp lens broken.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,333 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 37,333 miles

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

slight side to side movement in offside front shock absorber

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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R985 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R985 EGH registered?

R985 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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