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Daihatsu Hijet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,295 cc

T538 JMSMOT history

T538 JMS is a blue petrol Daihatsu Hijet first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,455 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Hijet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 JMS was last recorded at 43,455 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2014: 35,889 miles, lower than 35,891 miles on 14 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,434 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,455 miles
  • 2025 – 40,395 miles
  • 2019 – 40,378 miles
  • 2018 – 38,009 miles
  • 2017 – 37,942 miles
  • 2015 – 37,380 miles
  • 2014 – 35,889 miles
  • 2013 – 32,992 miles
  • 2012 – 30,075 miles
  • 2011 – 27,454 miles
  • 2010 – 21,900 miles
  • 2009 – 21,868 miles
  • 2007 – 19,101 miles
  • 2006 – 13,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,455 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,455 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    300475318441
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail43,434 miles (+3,039)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    158476743472
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body and components also (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass40,395 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    708230117577
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody heavily undersealed

  4. Fail40,378 miles (+2,369)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    913251040267
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass38,009 miles (+67)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    200140510704
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system deteriorated

  6. Pass37,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    431888519308
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

  7. Fail37,942 miles (+562)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    748800154814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

  8. Pass37,380 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    822892212905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,889 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    349360494482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,891 miles (+2,899)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    737267484217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass32,992 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    156290733178
    • NoteSome corrosion to all steel brake pipes

  12. Fail32,984 miles (+2,909)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    386798223134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome corrosion to all steel brake pipes

  13. Pass30,075 miles (+2,621)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,075 miles
    Test number
    638896312143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail27,454 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    257613681030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust boxes have slight blows

  15. Pass27,454 miles (+5,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,454 miles
    Test number
    466173681068
    • NoteRear exhaust boxes have slight blows

  16. Pass21,900 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    243351990093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,868 miles (+2,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    642814239043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracking

  18. Pass19,101 miles (+5,512)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    421043817200
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyres outer sidewall slight crackes
    • NoteSlight smell of petrol but no leaks

  19. Pass13,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    122802516243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 JMS

Does T538 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 JMS is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 JMS?
The MOT on T538 JMS is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 JMS done?
T538 JMS was recorded at 43,455 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,513 miles a year.
Has T538 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 JMS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T538 JMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 JMS find?
T538 JMS passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear axle deformed but serviceable, and 1 more.

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