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E42 BVU

1988 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Hijet51,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 BVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,616 miles

Rear inner panel

Pass 23 May 2018 57,131 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 57,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frontmost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frontmost (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 53,777 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 53,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 43,492 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 43,492 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2013 42,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 42,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 41,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 40,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 40,858 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s side panal of body starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2010 40,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 40,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corroson starting around front wheel arches

Pass 21 May 2009 40,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 39,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 39,120 miles

body corrosion in places

Fail 14 May 2007 39,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Pass 8 May 2006 38,358 miles

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

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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E42 BVU is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E42 BVU, 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 E42 BVU registered?

E42 BVU is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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