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P445 NKO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 NKO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 94,627 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre slight damage.

Fail 21 May 2013 94,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 94,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 84,673 miles

Oil leak

offside front door handle broken

Fail 1 May 2012 84,672 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

offside front door handle broken

Pass 27 May 2011 81,974 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 81,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tryre wearing on inner edge

nearside mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,801 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2010 77,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2009 72,125 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the out edges.

The N/S/F wiper blade is split.

The exhaust rubbers are showing deterioration.

The radiator is showing deterioration.

There is a big oil leak.

Fail 1 May 2009 72,118 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres are wearing on the out edges.

The N/S/F wiper blade is split.

The exhaust rubbers are showing deterioration.

The radiator is showing deterioration.

There is a big oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2008 66,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 66,217 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamps beginning to lose reflective surfaces

Pass 3 May 2007 62,032 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 62,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 58,184 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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P445 NKO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P445 NKO, 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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P445 NKO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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