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P986 BUD

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,006 mi
Last recorded45,006 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 BUD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

extra spring leaf fitted to rear each side

slight noise from top of o/s front suspension

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,008 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

extra spring leaf fitted to rear each side

slight noise from top of o/s front suspension

Pass 8 May 2015 43,319 miles

Nearside rear footbrake effective but on limit

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

windscreen damage o/s bottom corner

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,045 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,045 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 36,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 36,031 miles

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

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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P986 BUD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P986 BUD, 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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P986 BUD is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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