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P73 WOU

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,140 mi
Last recorded47,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 WOU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both tyres slightly deteriorated & worn on edges

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight body corrosion & minor damage

Slight noise/creek from steering idler

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 47,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both tyres slightly deteriorated & worn on edges

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight body corrosion & minor damage

Slight noise/creek from steering idler

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,792 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 40,792 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 38,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jan 2014 38,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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P73 WOU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P73 WOU, 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 P73 WOU registered?

P73 WOU is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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