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X492 EBH

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 EBH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 5,743 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 55,275 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,745 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,659 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,979 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 40,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on exhaust

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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X492 EBH is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X492 EBH, 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 X492 EBH registered?

X492 EBH is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X492 EBH safe to buy?

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