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P526 EJK

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 EJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 77,538 miles

Both headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 13 May 2021 78,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,895 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,684 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heatshield on 1st silencer loose

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,612 miles

both wiper blades split

engine overheating at end of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,461 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)

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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P526 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P526 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P526 EJK?

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What year was P526 EJK registered?

P526 EJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P526 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 EJK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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