MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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))
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens deteriorated but still has beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
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)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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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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