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NJ03 OTV

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,657 mi
Last recorded48,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 OTV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,657 miles

Front steering linkage from rack slight play in bush

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 48,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure along chassi (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped off (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front steering linkage from rack slight play in bush

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

Offside Rear rubber bump stop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 47,083 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,487 miles

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,223 miles

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

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,802 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,250 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

engine warning light on

Pass 27 May 2008 35,769 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,586 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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NJ03 OTV is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 NJ03 OTV, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ03 OTV is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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