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P892 EDV

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 EDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r bodywork corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,447 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 74,412 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,024 miles

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,729 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,433 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,523 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,564 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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P892 EDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P892 EDV, 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 P892 EDV registered?

P892 EDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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