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S291 TPW

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 TPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,638 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,073 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,954 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,753 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 35,753 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 34,835 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S291 TPW is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S291 TPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S291 TPW?

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What year was S291 TPW registered?

S291 TPW is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S291 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 TPW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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