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P589 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,381 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box/tail pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,781 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,675 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,496 miles

N/s/r footbrake slight low effort

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,904 miles

slight travel in foot brake not excessive good brake efficency readings

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,248 miles

rear fog light dim. long travel on foot brake

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,729 miles

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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P589 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P589 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 P589 VGJ registered?

P589 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P589 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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