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T420 FAP

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,460 mi
Last recorded41,460 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 FAP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 41,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 38,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 35,678 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 34,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 34,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 34,123 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,391 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,391 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,399 miles

2 rear tyres cracked not enough to show cords

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)

Fail 5 May 2010 24,399 miles

2 rear tyres cracked not enough to show cords

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

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,762 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 177,731 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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T420 FAP is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T420 FAP, 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 T420 FAP registered?

T420 FAP is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T420 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T420 FAP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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