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V297 FCY

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,996 mi
Last recorded53,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 FCY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,996 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 53,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 53,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,548 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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V297 FCY is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 53,074 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 V297 FCY, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V297 FCY registered?

V297 FCY is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V297 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 FCY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V297 FCY have outstanding finance?

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