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Y498 TGB

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 TGB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,490 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 17,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,627 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 16,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,199 miles

tread wearing near limit on outer shoulder and deep cut on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,891 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,891 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 7,918 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 7,086 miles

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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Y498 TGB is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y498 TGB, 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 Y498 TGB registered?

Y498 TGB is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y498 TGB safe to buy?

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