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P377 JFC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 JFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,207 miles

body damaged

chassis getting rusty

exhaust cover rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 94,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

body damaged

chassis getting rusty

exhaust cover rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,005 miles

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

front panel insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 92,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front panel insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2009 91,641 miles

Blake fluid badly discoloured

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Mid section seats slightly insecure on their mountings

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in top steering column bush

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear seat belts with child seats fited not tested

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Water pipe insecure (as marked with yellow chalk onderneath vehicle)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,641 miles

Blake fluid badly discoloured

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Mid section seats slightly insecure on their mountings

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in top steering column bush

Rear seat belts with child seats fited not tested

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Water pipe insecure (as marked with yellow chalk onderneath vehicle)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,395 miles

some scrathes on windscreen [o/s lower]

Fail 20 Mar 2008 91,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,047 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,855 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 73,993 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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P377 JFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P377 JFC, 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 P377 JFC registered?

P377 JFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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