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T205 JKL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 JKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,723 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 63,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into distributor box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system out of distribution box towards rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside headlight image deteriorated

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

Rear chassis corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,577 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside headlight image deteriorated

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

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel lines rusting

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2018 52,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 47,129 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 47,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 46,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,718 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 43,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 41,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 40,433 miles

Fuel lines heavily corroded

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

Exhaust and exhaust mountings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to body

General corrosion to chassis

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear bump stop buffer heavily corroded

Radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 40,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust and exhaust mountings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines heavily corroded

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to body

General corrosion to chassis

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear bump stop buffer heavily corroded

Radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 38,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion taking place on fuel tank

Fail 16 May 2011 38,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion taking place on fuel tank

Pass 20 May 2010 36,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 36,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front headlight reflector tarnishing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 34,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 34,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 32,535 miles

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both headlamp reflectors tarnished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines badly corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,535 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both headlamp reflectors tarnished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines badly corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,431 miles

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

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2006 24,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate

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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T205 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 T205 JKL, 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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T205 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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