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V199 FDL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,803 mi
Last recorded61,803 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 FDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,904 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,549 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

horn not working

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,102 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear foot brake low reading

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside battary tray rusty

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 57,948 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced inside lence dirty (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside battary flat

Nearside battary tray very rusty

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,338 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 56,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,300 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

one exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

one exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,046 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,096 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,745 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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V199 FDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V199 FDL, 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 V199 FDL registered?

V199 FDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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