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S162 MBT

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 MBT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,885 miles

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear leaf springs corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,196 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,196 miles

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)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,319 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,546 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust has light corrosion

offside front lense has slight damage

slight play in offside steering joint

Fail 14 Aug 2010 45,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust has light corrosion

offside front lense has slight damage

slight play in offside steering joint

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,406 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,390 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to inspect inside engine compartment

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,301 miles

Damage to N/S sidedoor.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 39,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to n/s sidedoor.

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

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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S162 MBT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 53,074 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 S162 MBT, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S162 MBT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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