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V905 LUM

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 LUM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 124,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake valve locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,410 miles

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

service brake just met brake efficiency

under car has been undershied

Fail 7 Aug 2012 95,410 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,107 miles

fuel lines heavily corroded

nearside external door handle insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,117 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel lines heavily corroded

nearside door external handle insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,189 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

centre exhaust joint corroded

fuel pipes rusty

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

centre exhaust joint corroded

fuel pipes rusty

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Fail 3 Jun 2010 74,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r wheel arch loose

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front to rear fuel pipes rusty getting weak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,811 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,298 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 44,298 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front steering idler slight movement

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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V905 LUM 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 52.9%.

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 V905 LUM, 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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V905 LUM is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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