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Y129 FFJ

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,638 mi
Last recorded143,638 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 FFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 143,638 miles

battery box rusted

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover insecure

spare tyre missing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 143,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery box rusted

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover insecure

spare tyre missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,322 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 142,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom column bush slighly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 131,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom column bush slighly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slighty worn clutch rubber worn

different size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 4 Mar 2008 106,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 106,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 80,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 80,134 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

foot brake travel

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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Y129 FFJ is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y129 FFJ, 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 Y129 FFJ registered?

Y129 FFJ is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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