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V289 GOO

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 GOO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,874 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,736 miles

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,447 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 87,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,760 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,397 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,280 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,143 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,070 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,070 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,104 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,222 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 16,877 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,504 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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V289 GOO is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 V289 GOO, 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 V289 GOO registered?

V289 GOO is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V289 GOO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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