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T179 NKK

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 NKK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced well undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components well undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,615 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced well undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components well undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2022 105,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper split

all suspension very rusty its been under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both lens cracking (4.2.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

suspension rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,500 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracking

exhaust rusty

fuel and coolant pipes rusty

rusty under side

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,988 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,262 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,265 miles

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

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

unable to carry out emmisions test due to condition of exhaust system

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower effort to offside rear service brake

radiator coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,296 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,212 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,014 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 28,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,611 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 NKK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T179 NKK, 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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T179 NKK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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