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P490 ETO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 ETO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,903 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,454 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s by front subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,142 miles

Offside Front inner and outer step corroded and holed

Pass 31 May 2016 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 61,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,008 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 58,635 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner step corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 57,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering colunm bush has slight play in top

steering tie bar has movement in bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,732 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside outer casing on handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 45,479 miles

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

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

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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P490 ETO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P490 ETO, 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 P490 ETO registered?

P490 ETO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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