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L477 RPW

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 RPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,415 miles

various parts of underside rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

various parts of underside rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,955 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 80,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,911 miles

underchassis surface corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,762 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 79,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front suspension arm has plate welded on it

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 73,368 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,102 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 73,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L477 RPW is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L477 RPW, 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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What year was L477 RPW registered?

L477 RPW is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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