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L486 RPW

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,869 mi
Last recorded29,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 RPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,568 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, light pipe slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 29,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors deteriorating, beam image not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill area corroded outside prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 29,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front rear inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 23,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 13,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

small chip in windscreen nearside

Pass 7 May 2019 1,986 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 1,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,222 miles

head lamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 69,229 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 69,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking off side front (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near side rear (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Offside head lamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2015 61,638 miles

air intake hot air braket loose on exhaust

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

slight movement near side steering idler

slight noiseon rear wheels

Pass 16 May 2014 52,487 miles

head lamp reflectors tarnished on lower edges

Fail 16 May 2014 52,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head lamp reflectors tarnished on lower edges

Pass 14 May 2013 44,364 miles

slight movement in near side steering rack ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,582 miles

both head lamp lens tarnished on low part of reflector

por reserve travel on hand brake

slight play in near side inner track rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,457 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,567 miles

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

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Fail 12 Jun 2006 15,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,338 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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L486 RPW is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L486 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 L486 RPW registered?

L486 RPW is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L486 RPW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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