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Y489 HWT

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 HWT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,785 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,785 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,194 miles

both front orange indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,949 miles

front indicator orange bulbs faded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,883 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,298 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 19,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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Y489 HWT is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y489 HWT, 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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What year was Y489 HWT registered?

Y489 HWT is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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