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P878 GEC

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,369 mi
Last recorded71,369 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 GEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,369 miles

brake pedal travel not excessive

front to rear brake pipe cable tied to fuel pipes

n/side front tyre not 8 ply loaded

Fail 12 Dec 2005 711,345 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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P878 GEC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P878 GEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P878 GEC?

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What year was P878 GEC registered?

P878 GEC is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P878 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 GEC shows 2 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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