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L289 WYS

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 WYS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 84,634 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,598 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,508 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,301 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,168 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,578 miles

Parking brake reserve travel just within limits.

Slight play present in both front suspension legs / wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake reserve travel just within limits.

Slight play present in both front suspension legs / wheel bearings.

LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL SMOKE PRESENT INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN RUNNING. DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,319 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,541 miles

front brake pads becoming worn † †slight blow on exhaust system † †slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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L289 WYS is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L289 WYS, 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.

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L289 WYS is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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