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T689 EFJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,264 mi
Last recorded77,264 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 77,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,086 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,713 miles

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

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

damage to offside front door/rear wing and nearside loading door

play to steering column top bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,712 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front door/rear wing and nearside loading door

play to steering column top bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,755 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to offside front bumper door offside rear wing/tailgate

play to steering column top bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,755 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to offside front bumper door offside rear wing/tailgate

play to steering column top bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,656 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside wiper blades split and may not clear the windscreen on retest

throttle pedal insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2006 49,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,670 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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T689 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T689 EFJ, 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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T689 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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