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P52 DAU

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 DAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,019 miles

both near side tyres cracking on side walls

rusting heavily underneath

Fail 8 Jan 2011 102,005 miles

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

near side front tyre perrishinne///near siderear tyre/cracking on side wall

rusting heavily undeneath

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,813 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,244 miles

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

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 98,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear x member corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2007 97,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear x member corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,177 miles

same

Fail 5 Dec 2006 97,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,204 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 96,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P52 DAU is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P52 DAU, 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 P52 DAU registered?

P52 DAU is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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