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T708 RTT

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,148 mi
Last recorded67,148 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 RTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,148 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion noted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,778 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,685 miles

Central Rear Chassis slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery tray split.and holed.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration in headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration in headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,149 miles

Front inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas and not affecting structural strength

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,521 miles

Vehicle corroded

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,233 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Only 2 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,230 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Only 2 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 31,168 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD-C/S.PARK LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.FRONT BODY DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS DIM.F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS WORN.STEERING IDLER WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 10 May 2012 31,167 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD-C/S.PARK LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.FRONT BODY DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS DIM.F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS WORN.STEERING IDLER WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 11 May 2011 23,807 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S NO PARK LIGHTS?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 9 May 2011 23,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S NO PARK LIGHTS?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,395 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,946 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 5,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 5,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,680 miles

Rear brakes record very little effort

Some treatable corrosion found on chassis and on battery box at rear †Play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Apr 2007 4,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes record very little effort

Some treatable corrosion found on chassis and on battery box at rear †Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,620 miles

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

sidewall cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2006 2,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sidewall of nearside front tyre cracking

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 RTT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RTT, 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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T708 RTT is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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