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P153 JAU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 JAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,201 miles

screen chiped

Fail 29 Dec 2011 65,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

van been standing poor rear plate could be miss read

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,201 miles

van been standing poor rear plate could be miss read

Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,651 miles

screen chiped car been standing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,201 miles

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

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

advise screen marked

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,201 miles

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

advise screen marked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 55,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,561 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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P153 JAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P153 JAU, 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 P153 JAU registered?

P153 JAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P153 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 JAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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