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X978 EGF

2000 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Hijet51,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 EGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,132 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,315 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 66,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,466 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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X978 EGF is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X978 EGF, 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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X978 EGF is a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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