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V487 EHU

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 EHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 101,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 101,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes from/to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,626 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 91,626 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,757 miles

Windscreen stickers are permits

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,757 miles

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

Windscreen stickers are permits

Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 8,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Jul 2014 65,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 63,879 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear no plates in poor condition - recommend replacement

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,851 miles

both no plates in poor condition

brake pedal rubber worn

slightly low performance from offside rear footbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,643 miles

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition - weak beam images - recommend replacements

front and rear no plates in poor condition

slightly low performance offside rear footbrake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,740 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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V487 EHU is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V487 EHU, 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 V487 EHU registered?

V487 EHU is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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