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P387 VSU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,942 mi
Last recorded65,942 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 VSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,598 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 60,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,618 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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P387 VSU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P387 VSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P387 VSU?

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What year was P387 VSU registered?

P387 VSU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P387 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 VSU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P387 VSU have outstanding finance?

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