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X979 BTA

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,740 mi
Last recorded23,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 BTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 17,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,190 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,737 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 5,423 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,423 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 3,499 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 3,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,631 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 880 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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X979 BTA is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X979 BTA, 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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X979 BTA is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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