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T478 LVW

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 LVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,253 miles

no wing repeaters wrap around front lenses

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2009 95,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

no wing repeaters wrap around front lenses

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,405 miles

knocking noise from nearside front wheel

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in cedntre steering idler

windowscreen damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,405 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

knocking noise from nearside front wheel

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in cedntre steering idler

windowscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,964 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 75,964 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T478 LVW is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T478 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T478 LVW registered?

T478 LVW is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T478 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T478 LVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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