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T778 TGC

2004 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,568 mi
Last recorded145,568 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Hijet40,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 TGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 145,568 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 138,906 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,815 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 99,955 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,469 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 26,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,803 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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T778 TGC is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,914 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 T778 TGC, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T778 TGC is a 2004 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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