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P708 EFJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 23,592 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 23,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,617 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 22,617 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 21,699 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 21,699 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 20,773 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 20,773 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,259 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 20,259 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 19,813 miles

both the center exhaust rubbers are cracking

both the rear tyres are cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 19,813 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 19,304 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2013 19,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 18,698 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,048 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 18,048 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 17,297 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 16,467 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 16,467 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 15,692 miles

Nearside mirror glass is cracked.

Nearside number light lens is missing.

Pass 24 May 2007 15,044 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,044 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 14,186 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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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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