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T857 HNV

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,403 mi
Last recorded60,403 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 HNV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,403 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 60,403 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2015 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 38,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,648 miles

front brake balance slightly out

front brakes slightly binding

rear brakes slightly uneven

vehicle have been standing some time

Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,196 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked no seat

Fail 26 May 2011 30,196 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked no seat

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,183 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 26,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,032 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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T857 HNV is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T857 HNV, 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 T857 HNV registered?

T857 HNV is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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