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P788 YTA

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,162 mi
Last recorded66,162 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 YTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,162 miles

O/S/F Chassis Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Chassis Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,146 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,146 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

cooling system leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 80,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P788 YTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 64,008 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 P788 YTA, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P788 YTA registered?

P788 YTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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