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P855 LWG

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 LWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,150 miles

corrosion on inner + outer sills

corrosion on rear inner + outer wheel arches

front reflectors corroded

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

right hand engine mounting perrished

travel on footbrake

travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,839 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on inner + outer sills

corrosion on rear inner + outer wheel arches

front reflectors corroded

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

right hand engine mounting perrished

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,244 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on headlamp reflectors

play in steering rack linkage

Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,988 miles

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on headlamp reflectors

play in steering rack linkage

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,608 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,785 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P855 LWG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P855 LWG, 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 P855 LWG registered?

P855 LWG is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P855 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 LWG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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