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W748 DWY

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,091 mi
Last recorded49,091 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 DWY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,083 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,089 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BIGGER SIZE TYRES ON FRONT THAN ON REAR.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PARTS.

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUBBER HANGER SPLIT.

FUEL TANK CORRODING.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,966 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING IN PARTS.

OSR AND NSR WHEELBEARINGS GETTING NOISY.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 20,700 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL BADLY CRACKED.

O/S/F TYRE WALLS CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR ARM STICKING.

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,260 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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W748 DWY is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W748 DWY, 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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W748 DWY is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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