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P706 BDV

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,140 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,735 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,045 miles

both front inner sills corroded

play in steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,356 miles

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,964 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on foot brake

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,719 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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P706 BDV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 64,008 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 P706 BDV, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P706 BDV registered?

P706 BDV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P706 BDV safe to buy?

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