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X617 VCD

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 VCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily repaired

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2024 73,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily repaired

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavily repaired

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2023 72,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavily repaired

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 71,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,585 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s chassis by spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Apr 2021 70,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s spring to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2018 66,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front flexi bracket broken

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,876 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 61,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 59,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,546 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,848 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on n/s chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,842 miles

slight play o/s inner arm bush

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,027 miles

vehicle waxoyled underneath

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,165 miles

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

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

rear brake balance just passed (lower effort offside)

slight play in center steering idler

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 33,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,481 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear lens damaged

slight play in top columbe bush

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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X617 VCD is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 X617 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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X617 VCD is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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