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Y209 RDL

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,213 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,676 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at rear. Not significantly reducing the structure of the vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 98,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too high , headlamp positioned incorrectly and possible bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at rear. Not significantly reducing the structure of the vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 87,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe top catalytic converter blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,143 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens deteriorated but still has beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 82,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens deteriorated but still has beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Deteriorated but still has a visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer holed and blowing and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s aims too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,713 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank not visible

brake pipes to brake compensator corroded

exhaust system corroded

no rear seat belts tested, no rear seats present

o/s headlight reflector deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and cat (7.1.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank not visible

brake pipes to brake compensator corroded

no rear seat belts tested, no rear seats present

o/s headlight reflector deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,270 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2013 41,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 May 2012 40,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 38,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 1,743 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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Y209 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y209 RDL, 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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Y209 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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