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vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of some araes
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure missing (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
nrearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished but not exsposing cords
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nrearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished but not exsposing cords
exhaust internal rattle
exhaust manifold slight leak
front brake discs slightly pitted
front brake pipes and axle brake pipes corroded
gearbox minor oil leak
play in steering column
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
exhaust internal rattle
exhaust manifold slight leak
front brake discs slightly pitted
front brake pipes and axle brake pipes corroded
gearbox minor oil leak
play in steering column
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall.
Slight play in drop arm bush.
Slight play in top coloumn bush.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall.
Slight play in drop arm bush.
Slight play in top coloumn bush.
Corrosion starting to show offside floor.
Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front mirror slightly deteriated
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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V978 HBH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V978 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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V978 HBH is a 1999 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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