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W272 VUH

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 VUH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 77,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 10 Feb 2025 77,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 9 Aug 2024 77,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 74,598 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle underside of vehicle dirty not allowing full inspection Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 74,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake inoperative (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle dirty not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle and various body panels

Fail 2 Jul 2022 69,505 miles

Emissions not tested engine temp gauge reached max on 2nd fast idle to aborted emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle and various body panels

Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,309 miles

Battery box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,290 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Offside mirror damaged /repaired

engine oil sump corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 54,279 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure wrong size bolt fitted to front mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure at strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure wrong size bolt fitted to front mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible front mounting (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

slight corrosion to underside of body

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

n/s/r light unit had slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 34,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,552 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 26,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 26,918 miles

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

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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W272 VUH is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 51,152 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 W272 VUH, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W272 VUH is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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