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X553 XLJ

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 XLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 73,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs rusty

front panel support stays corroded away

nearside headlamp reflector in poor condition

vehicle is rusted around suspension arms to front and is suffering from corrosion generally

Fail 14 May 2012 73,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs rusty

front panel support stays corroded away

nearside headlamp reflector in poor condition

vehicle is rusted around suspension arms to front and is suffering from corrosion generally

nearside front tyre badly perished in sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 73,503 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 73,503 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,247 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 73,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,873 miles

off side rear tyre starting will need replacing soon

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,461 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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X553 XLJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X553 XLJ, 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 X553 XLJ registered?

X553 XLJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X553 XLJ safe to buy?

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