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W659 LAJ

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 LAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 98,992 miles

Excessively corrosion found on both inner sill areas. Areas not considered to be load bearing and corrosion not affecting structural integrity.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Section of inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle corroded on underside but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Section of inner sill excessively corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 98,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Section of inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle corroded on underside but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Section of inner sill excessively corroded

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leak from bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,351 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,663 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle slight damage.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,046 miles

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

Rear foot brakes may need adjusting.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,984 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear foot brakes may need adjusting.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,158 miles

Both rear tyres cracking round sidewall

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,201 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 22,270 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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W659 LAJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W659 LAJ, 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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W659 LAJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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