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P953 GML

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,648 mi
Last recorded21,648 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 GML
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 21,648 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 21,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 10,378 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 10,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 8,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 7,393 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 7,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 6,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 6,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 6,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 6,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 5,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 4,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,882 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has badly cracked and weak sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 4,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,634 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 4,634 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 4,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 4,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 3,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 3,961 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 3,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 3,226 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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P953 GML is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 64,008 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 P953 GML, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P953 GML is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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