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P478 OWP

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 OWP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 87,892 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 87,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 87,465 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested run out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed run out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,093 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,093 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,759 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 86,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 83,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,173 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,968 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,723 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

radiator core cooling fins deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,723 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

radiator core cooling fins deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,409 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear hub damp (oil)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,790 miles

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

n/s rear brake backing plate damp?

steering shaft coupling bush creaking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,457 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,457 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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P478 OWP is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P478 OWP, 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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P478 OWP is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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