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V238 DYJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,575 mi
Last recorded135,575 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 DYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,575 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 135,575 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rust to o/s/r and n/s/r inner arch areas

Pass 30 Mar 2013 132,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 132,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 130,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 127,843 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 127,717 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 122,911 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,080 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 120,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Feb 2008 117,461 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 117,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 107,608 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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V238 DYJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V238 DYJ, 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 V238 DYJ registered?

V238 DYJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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