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Y452 RDL

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,638 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates in place of Stop Lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Fault with bulb/unit-lamp gradually illuminates to around 50% of expected output (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,483 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 78,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,381 miles

advise both head lamps

advise fuel tank filler cap

advise near side front seat belt receiver

Fail 8 Jun 2020 77,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

advise both head lamps

advise fuel tank filler cap

advise near side front seat belt receiver

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,378 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to condition of engine no fan belt around water pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From loads sensor valve to brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 75,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 74,794 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 74,790 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust back box missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,261 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside steering/suspension/brakes components showing age related corrosion and deterioration

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,651 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,649 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,012 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,700 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,803 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both lower side panels insecure at rear

steering arm bush to idler slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both lower side panels insecure at rear

steering arm bush to idler slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y452 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y452 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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Y452 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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