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P104 WFV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 WFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,684 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front disc stone gaurd corroded

Nearside Rear hub axle oil seal weeping slightly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc stone gaurd corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

engine slightly smokey on emmisions test

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,255 miles

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

n/s/f/headlight reflector deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,241 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaks

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

low effort r/o/s/brake

n/s/f disc brake dust cover

slight play rear spring bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

low effort r/o/s/brake

n/s/f disc brake dust cover

slight play rear spring bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,675 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

f/n/s/ head light early corrosion on reflector

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

f/o/s brake back plate holed

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,374 miles

f/o/s brake back plate holed

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

top steering colum bush slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

play steering idler bush, o/s/f tyre outer edge worn, oil leak,

Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,539 miles

engine mount split, plate light lens missing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 73,539 miles

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

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

engine mount split, plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,694 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre boader line 1.8mm

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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P104 WFV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P104 WFV, 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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P104 WFV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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