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P519 EJK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,508 mi
Last recorded62,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 EJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,508 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,291 miles

body is under sealed

Pass 21 May 2016
Fail 11 May 2016 60,678 miles

All position lamps not working not working when switched to sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working in bumper (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 12 May 2014 78,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 78,083 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front headlamps inner lens deteriorated

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front chassis near side by towing eye excessivly corroded

near side front inner sill excessivly corroded

off side front brake pipe covered with protective grease

off side front door outer handle slightly insecure

spark plug leads insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 77,030 miles

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

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

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

n/s door handle broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2012 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s door handle broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2011 75,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 75,596 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,646 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,696 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 71,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,695 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 71,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 70,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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P519 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P519 EJK, 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 P519 EJK registered?

P519 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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