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P612 PVT

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,097 mi
Last recorded74,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 PVT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,097 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 74,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 18 Feb 2010 72,948 miles

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING AT JOINTS

Fail 9 Feb 2010 72,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BLOWING AT JOINTS

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,724 miles

ALL THE FLOOR AREA IS COVERED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY FOR CORROSON

ALL THE UNDER SIDE IS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE HEADLAMP AIM IS JUST ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,388 miles

Front & Rear registration plate slight deterioration

Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,892 miles

chassis very dry, recommend oil spray

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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P612 PVT is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P612 PVT, 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 P612 PVT registered?

P612 PVT is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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