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V490 EHU

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,665 mi
Last recorded12,665 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 EHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 12,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 120,468 miles

REPAIR/MOD TO BRAKE LOAD VALVE?

Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.CORROSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,277 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,277 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 94,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 73,269 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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V490 EHU is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V490 EHU?

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What year was V490 EHU registered?

V490 EHU is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V490 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 EHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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