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P609 OCV

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 OCV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,370 miles

all rear light lens tape repaired

Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,240 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,484 miles

condition of both rear lamp lenses poor.

Fail 1 Dec 2005 41,484 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear lamp lens repaired

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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P609 OCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P609 OCV, 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

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What year was P609 OCV registered?

P609 OCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P609 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 OCV shows 6 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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