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T349 VPP

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,426 mi
Last recorded114,426 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 VPP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,040 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 114,033 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,969 miles

Damage to the windscreen but not in view of driver

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Noise coming from rear wheels possible axle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear door does not open

Service braking system may require adjustment or repair due to low efficiency

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to give a full inspection of the rear leaf springs

Vehicle is not sitting level but unable to find a reason suspension seems ok possible slight movement in body

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Damage to the windscreen but not in view of driver

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Noise coming from rear wheels possible axle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear door does not open

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to give a full inspection of rear coil springs

Vehicle is not sitting level but unable to find a reason suspension seems ok possible slight movement in body

Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,485 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 98,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,266 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 97,163 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 97,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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T349 VPP is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T349 VPP, 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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T349 VPP is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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