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Y126 HFB

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 HFB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 73,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front suspension bushes joints worn and perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn( all )

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes perished and corroded

fuel smell

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2026 73,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front suspension bushes joints worn and perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn( all )

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes perished and corroded

fuel smell

underbody corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 71,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,869 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,435 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 51,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 42,269 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,595 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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Y126 HFB is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y126 HFB, 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 Y126 HFB registered?

Y126 HFB is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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