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T289 RDL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,819 mi
Last recorded73,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 73,819 miles

Emissions not tested due to veichle over heating and lost water temp gage not working (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front cant see brake pads to access wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,275 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated, not affecting beam image.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wall cracking no fault found

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,234 miles

rear panel spot welds need to be redone

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,344 miles

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

cant see repair to rear as filler applyed over welding.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,890 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 55,583 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,078 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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T289 RDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T289 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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T289 RDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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