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P499 CEC

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 CEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 107,166 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,955 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,357 miles

Front dampers now cleaned as customer oiled before test and now no signs of leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,935 miles

Both front axle bushes

Both front wipers split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

off side front wheel arch corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,807 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

fuel filter corroson

fuel pipes corroded

offside front damper weeping slightly

Fail 22 May 2013 80,807 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

fuel filter corroson

fuel pipes corroded

offside front damper weeping slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 77,702 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 17 May 2011 74,761 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 71,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,676 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,998 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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P499 CEC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P499 CEC, 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 P499 CEC registered?

P499 CEC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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