MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery going flat
slight play at steering wheel
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T897 TSC is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T897 TSC, 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 T897 TSC registered?
T897 TSC is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 July 1999.
Is T897 TSC safe to buy?
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