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T230 VHT

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 VHT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,477 miles

Both front + O/S/R tyres are perished

Radio wiring not properly insulated or secured

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 25,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front + O/S/R tyres are perished

Radio wiring not properly insulated or secured

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,001 miles

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,998 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,882 miles

NS Mirror cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Oct 2007 22,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,882 miles

see original vt32

Fail 22 Sep 2006 19,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2005 10,460 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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T230 VHT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T230 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 T230 VHT registered?

T230 VHT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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