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V221 FES

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FES
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,900 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,353 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,255 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,333 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V221 FES is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V221 FES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V221 FES registered?

V221 FES is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V221 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V221 FES have outstanding finance?

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