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P740 NVX

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

60,859 mi
Last recorded60,859 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 NVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 60,859 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 59,984 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/ rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 59,959 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin oil dripping on to exhaust causing smoke into cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/ rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 54,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear of box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 54,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear of box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 53,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 53,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 51,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 51,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,756 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,759 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,503 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,489 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,692 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,490 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,804 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,996 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,566 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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P740 NVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P740 NVX, 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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P740 NVX is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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