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T524 JKL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 JKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 84,463 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,558 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside doors and body damage

various areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,112 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2018 65,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 63,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,848 miles

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 56,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,332 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate is cracked

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

Nearside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Offside front tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2008 34,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,947 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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T524 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T524 JKL, 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 T524 JKL registered?

T524 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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