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T288 RDL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,142 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,404 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 28,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,298 miles

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

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

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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T288 RDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T288 RDL, 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 T288 RDL registered?

T288 RDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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