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P669 SBJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 SBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,786 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 89,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush of o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,798 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 78,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,354 miles

Extensive new underseal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,787 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished bady

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,867 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 31,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,600 miles

tyres are getting low tread

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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P669 SBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P669 SBJ, 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 P669 SBJ registered?

P669 SBJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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