
Daihatsu Hijet
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,295 cc
T437 JGTMOT history
T437 JGT is a white petrol Daihatsu Hijet first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 38,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 38,253 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T437 JGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Daihatsu
- Model
- Hijet
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T437 JGT was last recorded at 38,253 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,245 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 38,253 miles
- 2024 – 34,396 miles
- 2023 – 26,256 miles
- 2022 – 22,456 miles
- 2021 – 21,338 miles
- 2020 – 21,268 miles
- 2019 – 20,707 miles
- 2018 – 20,450 miles
- 2017 – 20,037 miles
- 2016 – 19,731 miles
- 2015 – 19,044 miles
- 2014 – 17,934 miles
- 2013 – 16,428 miles
- 2012 – 15,535 miles
- 2011 – 13,714 miles
- 2010 – 13,160 miles
- 2009 – 12,674 miles
- 2008 – 12,247 miles
- 2007 – 11,086 miles
- 2006 – 10,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear/ brake pipe/s are corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight free play in steering idler arm bushes / creaking noiseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,253 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 38,253 miles
- Test number
- 188200993974
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear/ brake pipe/s are corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight free play in steering idler arm bushes / creaking noise
Fail38,245 miles (+3,849)10 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,245 miles
- Test number
- 816967635799
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step/wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear/ brake pipe/s are corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight free play in steering idler arm bushes / creaking noise
Pass34,396 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 34,396 miles
- Test number
- 865290092883
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail34,386 miles (+8,130)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,386 miles
- Test number
- 231380041048
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass26,256 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 26,256 miles
- Test number
- 318249834877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp reflector defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp reflector defective
Fail26,254 miles (+3,798)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,254 miles
- Test number
- 668617916352
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp reflector defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp reflector defective
- AdvisoryBoth front headlight intensity low
Pass22,456 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 22,456 miles
- Test number
- 107630256680
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear battery box rusty
Fail22,454 miles (+1,116)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,454 miles
- Test number
- 603958268267
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear battery box rusty
Pass21,338 miles (+70)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 21,338 miles
- Test number
- 924365383287
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ( Reflector tarnished.) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ( Reflector tarnished. ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise Both lower sills corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( There is a 30% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear. ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ( ALL leaf spring bushes cracking. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass21,268 miles (+561)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 21,268 miles
- Test number
- 707878301065
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ( reflector tarnished but output not affected ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( split ) (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ( reflector tarnished but output not affected ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise Both sills lightly corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( Borderline pass. Replacement advised ) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( Borderline pass. Replacement advised ) (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass20,707 miles (+257)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 20,707 miles
- Test number
- 242316237251
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector tarnished but output not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector tarnished but output not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise overall service brake efficiency is at 59%
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))
Pass20,450 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 20,450 miles
- Test number
- 641755360104
- AdvisoryAdvise Battery compartment corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Fail20,450 miles (+413)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,450 miles
- Test number
- 924293196111
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle there is a 55% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryAdvise Battery compartment corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass20,037 miles (+306)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 20,037 miles
- Test number
- 130430402560
- AdvisoryAdvise Both Front wipers starting to lightly smear across the windscreen
- AdvisoryAdvise Nearside Front,Nearside rear & Offside rear tyres are all lightly perished & showing signs of the tyres starting to crack/split around the sidewall to tread areas of the tyres
- AdvisoryAdvise Offside front tyre is heavily perished & starting to crack around the outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre
- AdvisoryAdvise service brake efficiency only 58% It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector tarnishing (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector tarnishing (1.7.5a)
Pass19,731 miles (+687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 19,731 miles
- Test number
- 636656090263
- AdvisoryFront indicators slightly discoloured
- AdvisorySlight play in steering system
Pass19,044 miles (+1,110)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 19,044 miles
- Test number
- 439901045175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBattery area is corroding but was all secure at the time of test
- NoteFront and rear tyres are all perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
Pass17,934 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 17,934 miles
- Test number
- 568232144193
- NoteBattery tray corroded
Fail17,934 miles (+1,506)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,934 miles
- Test number
- 206132944175
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery tray corroded
Pass16,428 miles (+893)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 16,428 miles
- Test number
- 677235813110
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear leaf springs corroded
Pass15,535 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 15,535 miles
- Test number
- 559974022160
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear leaf springs corroded
Fail15,535 miles (+1,821)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,535 miles
- Test number
- 806934822138
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear leaf springs corroded
Pass13,714 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 13,714 miles
- Test number
- 995927111141
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBattery tray corroded
Fail13,714 miles (+554)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,714 miles
- Test number
- 297497911450
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery tray corroded
Pass13,160 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 13,160 miles
- Test number
- 943588410132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,674 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,674 miles
- Test number
- 723370019167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,247 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 12,247 miles
- Test number
- 494080328134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,086 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 11,086 miles
- Test number
- 532184197073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 10,405 miles
- Test number
- 671353296084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,405 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,405 miles
- Test number
- 442953296039
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T437 JGT
- Does T437 JGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T437 JGT is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T437 JGT?
- The MOT on T437 JGT is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T437 JGT done?
- T437 JGT was recorded at 38,253 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
- Has T437 JGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T437 JGT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T437 JGT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T437 JGT find?
- T437 JGT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear/ brake pipe/s are corroded at rear; front coil spring corroded nearside / offside, and 4 more.
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