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P108 WFV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 WFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 101,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,626 miles

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

engine mountings split/worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine mountings worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 98,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine mountings worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,170 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 14 Jul 2009 96,170 miles

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,691 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,691 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,287 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 90,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,449 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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P108 WFV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P108 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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What year was P108 WFV registered?

P108 WFV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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