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E305 YVM

1988 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,547 mi
Last recorded14,547 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Hijet51,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 YVM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 14,547 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 13,617 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,188 miles

steering idler has slight play in bush

Pass 29 May 2019 11,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,626 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 7,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

deterioration evident in transverse body support at rear

Pass 24 Apr 2014 4,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,995 miles

corrosion evident near offside rear lower shockobsorber mounting

corrosion evident near steering idler

Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,961 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,874 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,081 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 89,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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E305 YVM is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 E305 YVM, 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 38 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E305 YVM registered?

E305 YVM is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E305 YVM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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