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P426 FTO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,114 mi
Last recorded7,114 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 FTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,114 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some deterioration suspension etc clutch pedal rubber missing many areas and components corroding-centre brake pipes very marginal initial emissions high

Pass 21 Sep 2005 6,755 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes marginal corrosion battery cable fouling propshaft axle brake hose and pipe

Fail 21 Sep 2005 6,755 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes marginal corrosion battery cable fouling propshaft axle brake hose and pipe

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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P426 FTO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P426 FTO, 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 P426 FTO registered?

P426 FTO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P426 FTO safe to buy?

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