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SN52 VYL

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,867 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 78,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,536 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,358 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,355 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,102 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 22,102 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SN52 VYL is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SN52 VYL, 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 SN52 VYL registered?

SN52 VYL is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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