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V57 DLK

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,285 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear axle rough on rotation

windscreen damaged but not within swept area

Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear axle rough on rotation

windscreen damaged but not within swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,276 miles

rear axle noisey on rotation

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,270 miles

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

rear axle noisey on rotation

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre wearing low at outer tread and nail in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 62,011 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,297 miles

Front to rear brake pipe is corroded.

Heat shield on manifold has broken away.

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

Off side front brake pipe is corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front to rear brake pipe is corroded.

Heat shield on manifold has broken away.

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

Off side front brake pipe is corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 58,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,785 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 54,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V57 DLK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V57 DLK, 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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V57 DLK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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