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P724 SAF

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,059 mi
Last recorded36,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 SAF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,150 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

play in steering

rear exhaust welded but corrision

Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,150 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake pads starting to get low

play in steering

rear exhaust welded but corrision

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

alla round both rear brake drums is oil †slight service brake travel †

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 33,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 SAF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P724 SAF, 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 SAF registered?

P724 SAF is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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