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P640 FDY

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,924 mi
Last recorded43,924 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 FDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 43,924 miles

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Fail 23 Jul 2026 43,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHER JET BROKEN (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 28 Jul 2025 43,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust corroded

underside has been previously wax oiled

Fail 22 May 2025 43,602 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside has been previously wax oiled, recommend a refresh on front

Pass 10 May 2024 43,489 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 43,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple hanger rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 43,263 miles

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

Rear flexi hose poorly supprted

Fail 2 May 2023 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear flexi hose poorly supprted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 43,112 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front washers have a weak spray

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

underside is corroded and needs a good clean of and a heavy wax oil /protective treatment .

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

head lamp dip switch slightly temprementale

Fail 11 Nov 2019 42,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

head lamp dip switch slightly temprementale

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,836 miles

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

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

slight corrosion upper and under body

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,268 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,809 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded but not leaking

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perished and split but cords not exposed

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,808 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded but not leaking

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perished and split but cords not exposed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

washer jet insecure in housing

Pass 18 May 2009 32,406 miles

steering operation stiff.

Pass 14 May 2008 31,957 miles

corrosion on exhaust system.

slight free play in steering mehcanism.

Fail 17 May 2007 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 31,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,362 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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P640 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P640 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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P640 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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