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W278 GBT

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 GBT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,277 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 58,821 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 54,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,846 miles

exhaust system coroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,907 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 24,627 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 21,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,651 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 18,804 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,804 miles

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

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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W278 GBT is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W278 GBT, 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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What year was W278 GBT registered?

W278 GBT is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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