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EY51 OPA

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Multi-colour Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,769 mi
Last recorded38,769 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OPA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 38,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 37,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear small part of tail pipe missing

Fail 27 Aug 2024 37,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,928 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 32,926 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,068 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,928 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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EY51 OPA is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Multi-colour with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 EY51 OPA, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY51 OPA registered?

EY51 OPA is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is EY51 OPA safe to buy?

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