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T297 DUF

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 DUF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,747 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 63,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 63,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,817 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,733 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 44,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,486 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,070 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

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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T297 DUF is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T297 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.

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What year was T297 DUF registered?

T297 DUF is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T297 DUF safe to buy?

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