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V227 EFJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner sil slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,654 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner sil slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,909 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

osr tyre poor

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,060 miles

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

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

nsr & osr inner rear wheel arches corroded !!

nsr & osr tyres badly perished!!!! 155r12c

Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nsr & osr inner rear wheel arches corroded !!

nsr & osr tyres badly perished!!!! 155r12c

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,811 miles

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

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

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

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,708 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,660 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,547 miles

nearside front door mirror missing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front door mirror missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,993 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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V227 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V227 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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V227 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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