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P553 CRB

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,211 mi
Last recorded58,211 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 CRB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,211 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 57,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,877 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,873 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,120 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 53,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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P553 CRB 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 P553 CRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P553 CRB?

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What year was P553 CRB registered?

P553 CRB is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P553 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 CRB shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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