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P635 FDY

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 FDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery tray starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front nearside seat belt centre buckle plastic cover slight damage

rear nearside shock absorber slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,367 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,863 miles

Both front wipers split

Both inner sills corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door wont open

off side rear service brake effort low

Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wipers split

Both inner sills corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door wont open

Fail 22 Dec 2009 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,715 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 7,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 7,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,956 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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P635 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P635 FDY, 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 P635 FDY registered?

P635 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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