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P46 EDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,447 mi
Last recorded88,447 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 EDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,447 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,272 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,886 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,429 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)

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,228 miles

Drivers side rear tyre perished and cracked, but not through to the cords at this time.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle, but not excessive at this time.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,228 miles

Drivers side rear tyre perished and cracked, but not through to the cords at this time.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle, but not excessive at this time.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,031 miles

near side rear hub/ back plate oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,050 miles

inner sills have light corrosion

new rear brakes need bedding in

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,590 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,823 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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P46 EDV 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 84.2%.

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 P46 EDV, 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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P46 EDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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