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L166 GDV

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 GDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,773 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 45,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,350 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 38,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,256 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,323 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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L166 GDV is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 62,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L166 GDV, 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 32 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L166 GDV registered?

L166 GDV is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L166 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L166 GDV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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