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P125 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,221 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,099 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,125 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 46,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,732 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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P125 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol 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 P125 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 P125 VGJ registered?

P125 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P125 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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