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P61 PHJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 PHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 43,751 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 43,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 42,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,312 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,312 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split

rear axle noisey on rotation

Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,039 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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P61 PHJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P61 PHJ, 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 P61 PHJ registered?

P61 PHJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P61 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 PHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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