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L253 UAM

1993 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Hijet61,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 UAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,454 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 84,454 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,427 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 6,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 5,992 miles

nearside washer weak

offside rear indicator lens broken

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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L253 UAM is a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 61,332 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 L253 UAM, 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 33 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L253 UAM?

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What year was L253 UAM registered?

L253 UAM is a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L253 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 UAM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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