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P577 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,792 miles

All underside covered in under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,771 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement corroded (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,618 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,760 miles

coolant leak from radiator

rear brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,981 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,009 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 61,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P577 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P577 VGJ, 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 P577 VGJ registered?

P577 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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