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P860 FHC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 FHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,345 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 98,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 97,468 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 93,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,376 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,789 miles

ANY Brake hoses have corrosion to their exposed steel ferules, not excessive yet.

ANY Exposed steel brake pipework showing age related corrosion to their surfaces

Front Coil springs and rear leaf springs showing corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces.

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure, in location point, on strut.

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 91,789 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer blowing in two places. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ANY Brake hoses have corrosion to their exposed steel ferules, not excessive yet.

ANY Exposed steel brake pipework showing age related corrosion to their surfaces

Front Coil springs and rear leaf springs showing corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces.

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly unevenly worn, on outer edge, close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure, in location point, on strut.

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight corrosion on Sill

Offside Front Inner Slight corrosion on Sill

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,547 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,327 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in three places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring mount (wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 82,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing pannel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 79,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 0.5 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co 0.5 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2015 77,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake lines covered with thick underseal unable to examine

front and rear suspension componets rusty

fuel lines corroided

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with thick black under-seal unable to check corrosion

all front and rear suspension corroded

excessive corrosion all over under body

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,429 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,261 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,440 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 52,440 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,021 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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P860 FHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey 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 P860 FHC, 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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P860 FHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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