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V235 VAG

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 VAG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,738 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 11,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,580 miles

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

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

wind screen marked but out side swept area

Fail 20 Nov 2013

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 107,229 miles

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

NS hub showing signs of oil leak

OS & NS Headlamp beams weak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 74,885 miles

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

front numberplate damaged

Fail 22 May 2010 74,884 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) DANGEROUS

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

front numberplate damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,983 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,669 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,965 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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V235 VAG is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V235 VAG, 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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V235 VAG is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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