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P581 VKX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,291 mi
Last recorded65,291 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 VKX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 65,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P581 VKX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P581 VKX, 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

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What year was P581 VKX registered?

P581 VKX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P581 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 VKX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P581 VKX have outstanding finance?

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