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T228 VHT

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 VHT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,749 miles

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

emissions too lean to register

front discs corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f hub bearing play

some rear brake inbalance

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,689 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,707 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r door does not open

unable to see brakes fully

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 30,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,666 miles

tyres have cracks in side walls

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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T228 VHT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T228 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

T228 VHT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T228 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T228 VHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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