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P980 OOA

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OOA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear brake pipes some rust

under body surface corossion

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,568 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage to o/sde door mirror glass(on mot limit)

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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P980 OOA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P980 OOA, 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 P980 OOA registered?

P980 OOA is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P980 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 OOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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