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T708 MUA

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,698 mi
Last recorded71,698 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 MUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,698 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight blow from cat joint

slight play in steering system

Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,698 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding

slight blow from cat joint

slight play in steering system

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,116 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,803 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

f/o/s floor corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s headlight reflector fading

r/n/s bump stop missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,801 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

f/o/s floor corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s headlight reflector fading

r/n/s bump stop missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

f/o/s floor corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s headlight reflector light fading

r/n/s bump stop missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 90,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 90,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T708 MUA is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T708 MUA, 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 T708 MUA registered?

T708 MUA is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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