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P931 RTM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 RTM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 106,087 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as engine mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point o/s/r rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as engine mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 102,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,356 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,350 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,138 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 8,213 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,252 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 71,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,376 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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P931 RTM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P931 RTM, 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 P931 RTM registered?

P931 RTM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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