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L227 EKN

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 EKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front sill corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 82,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front sill corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 81,809 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 73,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,412 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,672 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 54,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L227 EKN is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L227 EKN, 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 L227 EKN registered?

L227 EKN is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L227 EKN safe to buy?

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