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P226 XNW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 XNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,330 miles

corrosion on all of chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,705 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,922 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,678 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,918 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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P226 XNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P226 XNW, 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

How do I check the history of P226 XNW?

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What year was P226 XNW registered?

P226 XNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P226 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 XNW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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