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P603 KTS

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,513 mi
Last recorded59,513 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 KTS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,513 miles

heavy corrosion on underside

Fail 7 Sep 2009 59,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

heavy corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,510 miles

both rear doors wont open

Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,510 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both rear doors wont open

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,871 miles

both rear side doors wont open from inside or outside

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,618 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,618 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear side doors not opening inside or out

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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P603 KTS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P603 KTS, 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 P603 KTS registered?

P603 KTS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P603 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 KTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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