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Y208 XAX

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 XAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 70,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 70,179 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 64,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn

slight play in steering system

Pass 31 May 2008 56,234 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,234 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,552 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 53,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front radiator lower support frame corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 44,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 44,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

centre section exhaust is badly coroded

little chip in front windscreen

n/s/f shock has a slight leak

radiator support cross member is rusted and holed

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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Y208 XAX 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 50%.

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 Y208 XAX, 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 Y208 XAX registered?

Y208 XAX is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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