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P824 TDL

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,669 mi
Last recorded18,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 TDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 18,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,561 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly insecure and glass cracked

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,415 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 18,415 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 18,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 18,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155R12C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,227 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wet test

Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,087 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer edges have very heavy feathering (possible tracking fault)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 14,452 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,785 miles

Advise tracking (n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge).

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

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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P824 TDL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P824 TDL, 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 P824 TDL registered?

P824 TDL is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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