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P255 XWX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 XWX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,920 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front disc back plates corroded pass and advise

both sides inner mud shields corroded pass and advise

both sides outer wheel arches corroded pass and advise

rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking pass and advise

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,855 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

both sides rear inner arches mud difflectors corroded pass and advise

lasertrack required pass and advise

n/s/f mirror cracked pass and advise

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,219 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both sides rear inner wheel arches shields corroded pass and advise

n/s/ outer mirror cracked pass and advise

oil leak on o/s/r back plate pass and advise

rear seats removed pass and advise.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear inner wheel arches shields corroded pass and advise

n/s/ outer mirror cracked pass and advise

oil leak on o/s/r back plate pass and advise

rear seats removed pass and advise.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,145 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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P255 XWX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P255 XWX, 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 P255 XWX registered?

P255 XWX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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