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H19 MBP

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

38,858 mi
Last recorded38,858 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 MBP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 38,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 38,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 27,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 25,382 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,382 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,622 miles

TOW BAR ELECTRICS NOT WORKING

Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,622 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TOW BAR ELECTRICS NOT WORKING

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,116 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 20,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,169 miles

front number plate cacked

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 13,169 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cacked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,028 miles

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

offside rear cracking slightly

rear seats removed

slight play in steering rack

slight rear brake increase/decrease rate difference

Fail 15 Jan 2008 11,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in top steering column area

Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,989 miles

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

slight play in top steering column area

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,299 miles

slight difference on rear brakes increase/decrease rates

Fail 2 Jan 2007 11,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,455 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 10,453 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 6,574 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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H19 MBP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H19 MBP, 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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H19 MBP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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