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P729 XNS

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,102 mi
Last recorded65,102 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 XNS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,102 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,102 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,460 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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P729 XNS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P729 XNS, 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 P729 XNS registered?

P729 XNS is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P729 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 XNS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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