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P187 VGB

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 VGB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,632 miles

O/S & N/S Side doors do not open from inside or outside

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S & N/S Side doors do not open from inside or outside

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,211 miles

o/s side door does not open

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal travels almost to floor but has reserve

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2007 71,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal travels almost to floor but has reserve

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,607 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 64,568 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P187 VGB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P187 VGB, 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

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What year was P187 VGB registered?

P187 VGB is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P187 VGB safe to buy?

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