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P393 GPF

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

35,305 mi
Last recorded35,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 GPF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have light cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 35,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have light cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 30,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 30,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 24,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepped outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 24,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And stepped outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 24,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,407 miles

noise from front wheels only in rolling road

Fail 30 Dec 2020 15,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

noise from front wheels only in rolling road

Pass 9 Apr 2020 14,398 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 14,397 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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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P393 GPF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P393 GPF, 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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P393 GPF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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