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V189 DGV

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,483 mi
Last recorded105,483 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 DGV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 105,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 105,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch see yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,307 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside & nearside suspension leaf springs weak & sagging slightly

nearside & offside rear inner sill panels corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2018 105,287 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose to fuel filter leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded & holed within 30cms of rear suspension spring forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & nail in tread face (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside & nearside suspension leaf springs weak & sagging slightly

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear inner sill panels corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

offside chassis rail corroding on rear section,nearside & offside rear inner sill panels corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 97,218 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,909 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,707 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp reflectors deteriorated(both)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 85,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp reflectors deteriorated(both)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,756 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,754 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,741 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 75,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 71,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,144 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 62,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V189 DGV is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V189 DGV, 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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V189 DGV is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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