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YH08 MEY

2008 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,661 mi
Last recorded170,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MEY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 170,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 167,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 158,215 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 154,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 154,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,258 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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YH08 MEY is a 2008 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH08 MEY, 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 18 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 MEY registered?

YH08 MEY is a 2008 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is YH08 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 MEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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