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P958 DRR

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,851 mi
Last recorded129,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 DRR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 129,851 miles

Oil leak

centre exhuast rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010
Fail 22 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,050 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 92,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,469 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,466 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,080 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 75,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,396 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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P958 DRR is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P958 DRR, 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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What year was P958 DRR registered?

P958 DRR is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P958 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 DRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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