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T516 ADY

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 ADY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 52,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 50,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,123 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,935 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 45,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 45,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,817 miles

Nearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

corrosion repair under camper

exhaust corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 40,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

corrosion repair under camper

exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,203 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,308 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 37,308 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,132 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,001 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,564 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,447 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 2,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,581 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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T516 ADY is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T516 ADY, 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 T516 ADY registered?

T516 ADY is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T516 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 ADY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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