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V71 DLK

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,387 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 66,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 52,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 47,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,629 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 41,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,644 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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V71 DLK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue 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 V71 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V71 DLK registered?

V71 DLK is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V71 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 DLK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V71 DLK have outstanding finance?

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