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P346 UMW

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 UMW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 59,040 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 59,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,365 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 58,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 57,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,579 miles

Play in prop shaft u/j

Fail 9 May 2016 56,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in prop shaft u/j

Pass 8 May 2015 55,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,452 miles

Rear exhaust rubber pqarcially perished.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,737 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,636 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 48,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,787 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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P346 UMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P346 UMW, 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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P346 UMW is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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