MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T228 RKS is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T228 RKS, 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 T228 RKS registered?
T228 RKS is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 March 1999.
Is T228 RKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for T228 RKS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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