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P968 GML

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 GML
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,370 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 9,641 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,406 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake load vale (Above tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,053 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,053 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,993 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,883 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,367 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,106 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 85,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,302 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 71,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,635 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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P968 GML is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P968 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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What year was P968 GML registered?

P968 GML is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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