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V518 DFR

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,037 mi
Last recorded100,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 DFR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one of front to rear feeds to rear comp. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front of inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

n/s and o/s steering has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,955 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,819 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,546 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,546 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 35,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 35,769 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V518 DFR is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 51,152 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 V518 DFR, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V518 DFR registered?

V518 DFR is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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