MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both the rear light lens are damaged
both the rear tyres are perishing
nail in the n/s/f tyre
o/s/r outer handle damaged
oil leak
perishing to the exhaust rubbers
slight corrosion to the springs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both the rear light lens are damaged
both the rear tyres are perishing
nail in the n/s/f tyre
o/s/r outer handle damaged
oil leak
perishing to the exhaust rubbers
slight corrosion to the springs
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to the front number plate
dash lights are dim
exhaust rubbers are perishing
no reversing light
o/s/f and both the rear tyres are perishing
slight damage to both the rear light lens
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to the front number plate
dash lights are dim
exhaust rubbers are perishing
no reversing light
o/s/f and both the rear tyres are perishing
slight damage to both the rear light lens
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
perishing to all the tyres
rear spring bushes worn
slight damage to the o/s/r light lens
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
perishing to all the tyres
rear spring bushes worn
slight damage to the o/s/r light lens
Corrosion to the body
Exhaust diteriorated
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Perishing to all the tyres
Corrosion to the body
Exhaust diteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Perishing to all the tyres
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
cracking to the rear tyres
exhaust rubbers are weak
o/s side door can only be opened from inside
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
crcaking to both the rear tyres
exhaust rubbers are weak
o/s side door can only be opened from inside
both the center exhaust rubbers are cracking
both the rear tyres are cracking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both the center exhaust rubbers are cracking
both the rear tyres are cracking
Rear tyres perished
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear tyres perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear shock bushes perished
slight play in offside steering arm
All exhaust rubbers perished
Oil leak
All exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Nearside mirror glass is cracked.
Nearside number light lens is missing.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P708 EFJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 P708 EFJ, 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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P708 EFJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 May 1997.
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