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P548 UBV

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 UBV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 47,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,510 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,486 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 36,693 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 36,693 miles

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

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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P548 UBV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P548 UBV, 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 P548 UBV registered?

P548 UBV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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