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P746 PRP

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 PRP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,479 miles

Blue/white smoke on acceleration

Front no plate is cracked

Gearbox mounts are deteriorated

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

Nearside mirror has play

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside front tyre is cracked

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2007 77,473 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front no plate is cracked

Gearbox mounts are deteriorated

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

Nearside mirror has play

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside front tyre is cracked

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 71,163 miles

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

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

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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P746 PRP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P746 PRP, 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 P746 PRP registered?

P746 PRP is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P746 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P746 PRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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