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T179 FOD

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,165 mi
Last recorded20,165 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 FOD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 20,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 10,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,483 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 56,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,450 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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T179 FOD is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T179 FOD, 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 T179 FOD registered?

T179 FOD is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T179 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T179 FOD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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