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P121 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,526 mi
Last recorded51,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,216 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,117 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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P121 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P121 VGJ, 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 P121 VGJ registered?

P121 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P121 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 VGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P121 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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