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P451 YFE

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,980 mi
Last recorded49,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 YFE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 49,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undersealed

Pass 27 May 2025 49,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,199 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 26 Oct 2021 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,304 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,877 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 41,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 37,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

under vehicle has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,044 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,891 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 26,126 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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P451 YFE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P451 YFE, 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 P451 YFE registered?

P451 YFE is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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