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P525 EJK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,328 mi
Last recorded52,328 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 EJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 52,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,598 miles

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,914 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,890 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER LEAKING,LAMBDA EMISSION READING ON MAXIMUM

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,368 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,368 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,436 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NOISE IN ENGINE

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,225 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,225 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,093 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,785 miles

EXHAUST REAR TAIL-PIPE SECTION DETERIORATED.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,867 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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P525 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P525 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 P525 EJK registered?

P525 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P525 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 EJK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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