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V698 FDL

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 FDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,844 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to body

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 26 May 2015 100,844 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to body

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 May 2014 92,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,405 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,382 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,359 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,359 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,923 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,923 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,461 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 82,461 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,015 miles

part of tail pipe missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,367 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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V698 FDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V698 FDL, 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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V698 FDL is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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