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V204 EFJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,983 mi
Last recorded61,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mid chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,440 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,983 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 60,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside has rusty areas

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,168 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rusty areas underneath

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rusty areas underneath

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,021 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,774 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom of battery tray corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom of battery tray corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,238 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,327 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 54,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,975 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,982 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,725 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 50,724 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,482 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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V204 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White 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 V204 EFJ, 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 V204 EFJ registered?

V204 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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