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P447 MBF

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,767 mi
Last recorded100,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 MBF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak offside rear hube

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 88,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and floor

unable to assess brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,940 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and floor

unable to assess brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,497 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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P447 MBF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 64,008 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 P447 MBF, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P447 MBF registered?

P447 MBF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P447 MBF safe to buy?

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