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T168 SGC

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

20,089 mi
Last recorded20,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 SGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 20,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

multiple components corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 16,157 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 16,157 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No reverse lamp

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 14,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No reverse lamp

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 12,371 miles

Exhaust noisy

Tape on reg lamp

Fail 8 Feb 2018 12,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,219 miles

No passenger sunvisor

Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,170 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 8,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 5,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 4,001 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 613 miles

drivers wiper split

Pass 2 May 2009 68,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 64,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 64,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,037 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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T168 SGC is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T168 SGC, 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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What year was T168 SGC registered?

T168 SGC is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T168 SGC safe to buy?

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