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P118 GAJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 GAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,112 miles

both rear inner wheelarches rusting

low reading from near side rear foot brake

off side rear outer wheelarch rusting

play in near side front top strut mounting

unable to fully inspect front chassis suapension mountings and some steel brake pipes owing to underseal

Fail 7 Oct 2009 96,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheelarches rusting

off side rear outer wheelarch rusting

play in near side front top strut mounting

unable to fully inspect front chassis suapension mountings and some steel brake pipes owing to underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,468 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 93,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 93,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 90,047 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 90,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P118 GAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P118 GAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P118 GAJ?

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What year was P118 GAJ registered?

P118 GAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P118 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 GAJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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