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X878 XFC

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,395 mi
Last recorded59,395 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 XFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,007 miles

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 55,410 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2023 55,410 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 52,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 51,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 50,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,817 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,411 miles

Central Exhaust shield loose

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,347 miles

both sides inner sills have corrosion but not within any prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,127 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,810 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2015 41,810 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,295 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 38,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,284 miles

advise light underbody corrosion (exhaust body and suspension components)

advise slight play in steering linkages and freeplay detected at steering wheel

very strong advise o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed just outside seatbelt prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2012 36,284 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise light underbody corrosion (exhaust body and suspension components)

advise slight play in steering linkages and freeplay detected at steering wheel

very strong advise o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed just outside seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,793 miles

advise light underbody corrosion

advise slight play in n/s/f wjeel bearing

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,622 miles

advise front indicators getting faded

advise very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

strong advise play in top steering column mount

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,460 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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X878 XFC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 X878 XFC, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X878 XFC registered?

X878 XFC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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