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P258 YKS

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,420 mi
Last recorded56,420 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 YKS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,420 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,413 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

ignition barrel insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,406 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 56,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,427 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cluch heavy

Fail 3 Aug 2006 53,302 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cluch heavy

power stearing pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2005 52,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 52,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P258 YKS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P258 YKS, 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 P258 YKS registered?

P258 YKS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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