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X531 VCD

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,666 mi
Last recorded27,666 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 VCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,755 miles

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

rear bumper slight damage

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,733 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake slight bind

rear bumper slight damage

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small crack in front number plate

Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,161 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

accelerator pedal loose and heavy in operation

alarm fault

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

rear bumper slight damage

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 29 Jan 2009 19,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

accelerator pedal loose and heavy in operation

alarm fault

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

engine misfiring

rear bumper slight damage

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,574 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to fuel tank

Fail 11 Sep 2007 17,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front window does not open

slight damage to front no plate

slight damage to fuel tank

Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 15,629 miles

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

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

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

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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X531 VCD is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White 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 X531 VCD, 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 X531 VCD registered?

X531 VCD is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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