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Y366 NLC

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,449 mi
Last recorded101,449 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 NLC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front All wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

stretched tyres fitted at time of test but not fouling and part of vehicle

various parts of underbody and chassis covered in thick black underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2025 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front All wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

stretched tyres fitted at time of test but not fouling and part of vehicle

various parts of underbody and chassis covered in thick black underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2025 101,416 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no rear service brake recorded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,662 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arches slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,652 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured leaf missing (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,109 miles

Offside headlamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,109 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2012 80,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,929 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,928 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,825 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 64,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,430 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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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Y366 NLC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y366 NLC, 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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Y366 NLC is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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