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P617 MLO

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 MLO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 70,041 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm and perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

brake compensator valve corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,120 miles

Brake rollers showing in balance

Effort poor both sides rear service brakes

Hazzard warning lamp

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 68,111 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,598 miles

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

emitions poor

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,598 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emitions poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,859 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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P617 MLO is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P617 MLO, 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.

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What year was P617 MLO registered?

P617 MLO is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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