1997 Daihatsu Hijet 1.0L Petrol · R418 AOW
1997 Daihatsu Hijet (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 85,974 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU HIJET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R418 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2024
- 85,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R418 AOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daihatsu Hijet (R418 AOW) between December 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R418 AOW Mileage History
- 20/12/202184,612 mi
- 04/03/202284,619 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/202385,301 mi+682 mi
- 23/08/202485,967 mi+666 mi
- 30/08/202485,974 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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