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V916 DAA

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,151 mi
Last recorded36,151 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 DAA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,151 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 36,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 36,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassi leg corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 36,155 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, slightly insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2023 36,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, slightly insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,905 miles

holes in rear sills

Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,905 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

holes in rear sills

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,603 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,568 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,689 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 24,689 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper blade splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2015 23,239 miles

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

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

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 29 May 2014 21,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,851 miles

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

rust spots on nearside and offside front chassis rails

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe at filter poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,248 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 11,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 11,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,198 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 10,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V916 DAA is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V916 DAA, 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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What year was V916 DAA registered?

V916 DAA is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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