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T988 OAH

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 OAH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,915 miles

Clutch release bearing is noisy

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sump corroded

Under body/chassis corroded/corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2013 49,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch release bearing noisey

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil sump corroded.

Underbody and chassis corroded/corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,664 miles

(1) Clutch noisy.

(1) Rear service brake imbalance close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,664 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1) Clutch noisy.

(1) Rear service brake imbalance close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

front metal coolant pipes corroded

nearside inner sills corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,015 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamp reflectors discoloured

rear brake imbalance

steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,015 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamp reflectors discoloured

steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,395 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all tyres cracked

brake load valve pivot warn

Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,344 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,351 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 37,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp reflector discoloured

stight play in top of steering wheel

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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T988 OAH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T988 OAH, 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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T988 OAH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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