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Y481 RDL

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,670 mi
Last recorded64,670 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 64,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 56,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,810 miles

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

crack on nearside wing mirror

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack on nearside wing mirror

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,694 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pads 3mm approx

front radiator valance corroded

naerside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear light cracked

slight play steering arm bush

Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pads 3mm approx

front radiator valance corroded

naerside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear light cracked

slight play steering arm bush

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,980 miles

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

all rear shock abosorber bushes slightly deteriorating

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside headlight deteriorating

radiator panel corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise all rear shock absorber bushes cracking and perishing

advise nearside mirror cracked but still view too rear

advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing

advise radiator panel corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise all rear shock absorber bushes cracking and perishing

advise nearside mirror cracked but still view too rear

advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing

advise offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing

advise radiator panel corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,049 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 27,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y481 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y481 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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Y481 RDL is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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