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P420 CPG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 CPG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,130 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,858 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,029 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,246 miles

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

Nearside Front offside front and nearside rear

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,824 miles

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

engine over heating

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Jan 2015 73,802 miles

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

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

engine over heating

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,636 miles

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

both inner head lamp reflectors slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2012 73,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both inner head lamp reflectors slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2011 73,225 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 May 2011 73,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 73,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front discs corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Rear bumper damaged.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,540 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

baffles loose in centre silencer and slight leak

both rear Leaf springs corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush worn but no play present

slight play in o/s/f upper strut bush

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 May 2008 72,038 miles

clutch pedal device missing

o/s/r bumper damaged

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

tested in wet weather

Pass 24 May 2007 71,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

raer diff noisey

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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P420 CPG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P420 CPG, 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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P420 CPG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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