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LR51 VHW

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VHW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,851 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,195 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 100,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2015 100,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear lenses slightly damaged

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 52,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,184 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,187 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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LR51 VHW is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,253 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 LR51 VHW, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR51 VHW registered?

LR51 VHW is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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