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R995 EOJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 EOJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2011 115,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes to compensator corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2011 115,210 miles

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

brake pipes to compensator corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,116 miles

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

unable to open tailgate

Fail 16 Jan 2010 110,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 17 Jan 2009 106,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,284 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 93,020 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 93,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 8,704 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R995 EOJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R995 EOJ, 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 R995 EOJ registered?

R995 EOJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R995 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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