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W681 LAJ

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 LAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 60,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,186 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2023 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,750 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,104 miles

the exhaust tip is corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 49,393 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 45,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective tyre wall cracking / det ()

Fail 3 May 2017 45,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rearhose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective tyre wall cracking / det ()

Pass 1 Dec 2014 4,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,813 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 37,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,044 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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W681 LAJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W681 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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What year was W681 LAJ registered?

W681 LAJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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