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P194 KEW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 KEW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,429 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW AT O/S. †FUEL FILTER RUSTED †N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE †SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 Mar 2006 75,551 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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P194 KEW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P194 KEW, 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 P194 KEW registered?

P194 KEW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P194 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 KEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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