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T255 DUF

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,446 mi
Last recorded29,446 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 DUF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,778 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 24,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,333 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,992 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 19,992 miles

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

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

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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T255 DUF is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T255 DUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T255 DUF?

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What year was T255 DUF registered?

T255 DUF is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T255 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 DUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T255 DUF have outstanding finance?

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