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V489 KKJ

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,675 mi
Last recorded76,675 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 KKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,675 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering intermidate link arm bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,259 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,472 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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V489 KKJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V489 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V489 KKJ registered?

V489 KKJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V489 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 KKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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