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V187 DAJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front first steer link end from box has wear

steering colum top bearing slight wear

underside of vech is undersealed

Fail 24 Jan 2024 75,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front first steering link end from box has wear

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underside of vech is undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,227 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front first link from box has slight play

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

underside of vech is undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 74,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front first link from box has slight play

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underside of vech is undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2022 74,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,363 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 73,358 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,069 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamp aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front x 2 brake flexi ferrules

Rear x 2 brake flexi ferrules

both front shockers casing corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

washer jets need adjusted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

washer jets need adjusted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 68,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,108 miles

exhaust system poor condition

general vehicle corrison

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system poor condition

general vehicle corrison

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,198 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,194 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,846 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,893 miles

Heavy coolant leak from metal pipe ut the front

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,069 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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V187 DAJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V187 DAJ, 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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V187 DAJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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