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P724 BDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,733 mi
Last recorded68,733 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,733 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,304 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,145 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,434 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,092 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,092 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 49,963 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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P724 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P724 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 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 P724 BDV registered?

P724 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P724 BDV safe to buy?

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