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P246 DBV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,178 mi
Last recorded48,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 DBV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,178 miles

Offside Front check strap broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front check strap broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,815 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside rear lens broken

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside front checkstrap broken

Sump corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80R12 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear lens broken

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front checkstrap broken

Sump corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,831 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in front door hinges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,116 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,018 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,018 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,960 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P246 DBV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P246 DBV, 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 P246 DBV registered?

P246 DBV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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