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P639 WCD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,880 mi
Last recorded51,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 WCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,880 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,406 miles

Brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

Front brake discs corroding on outer surface

Oil leak

Slight wear in steering column top bush

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,406 miles

Brake pipes around rear compensator corroding

Front brake discs corroding on outer surface

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight wear in steering column top bush

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,920 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Feb 2006 41,920 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak from engine

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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P639 WCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P639 WCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P639 WCD?

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What year was P639 WCD registered?

P639 WCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P639 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 WCD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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