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V956 HBH

1999 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Hijet53,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 HBH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,895 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 85,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,465 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,120 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,994 miles

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 21 Feb 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,396 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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V956 HBH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V956 HBH, 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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V956 HBH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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