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W291 GBT

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 GBT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 32,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 31,968 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 31,968 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 31,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,722 miles

play at steering wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2017 30,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery flat

play at steering wheel

Pass 12 May 2016 30,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 29,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,002 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f indicator lens damage.

o/s/r light lens damage.

slight oil leak from n/s/r drie shaft oil seal.

Pass 19 May 2011 26,352 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 26,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 21,914 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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W291 GBT is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W291 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 W291 GBT registered?

W291 GBT is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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