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X278 XAL

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 XAL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 44,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroded. †n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge. †fuel pipes corroded. †all susspension springs corroded. †front number plate cracked.

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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X278 XAL is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X278 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X278 XAL?

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What year was X278 XAL registered?

X278 XAL is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X278 XAL safe to buy?

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