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T829 SMR

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,100 mi
Last recorded42,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 SMR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 41,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,115 miles

damage to n/s/r body corner

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,156 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,982 miles

slight play to steering arm bush's

slight play to steering idler

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,158 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,701 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to rear bumper

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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T829 SMR is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T829 SMR, 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 T829 SMR registered?

T829 SMR is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T829 SMR safe to buy?

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