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L547 MUX

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL547 MUX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 52,616 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,233 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

near side front

Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,243 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

near side front

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,366 miles

service brake only just reached efficiency

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,295 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective near side and off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,295 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective near side and off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn and corroded

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,940 miles

both head lights reflectors starting to deteriorate

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,401 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 48,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,128 miles

head light reflectors starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Dec 2015 47,128 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working off side front (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working off side rear (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working near side (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side front (8.2.3)

head light reflectors starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,003 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,003 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front under side of vehicle is covered in and some brake pipes can not be seen to be checked

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,928 miles

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

front under side of vehicle is covered in and some brake pipes can not be seen to be checked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,068 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 44,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2011 43,326 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side chassis starting to go rusty

near side rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,326 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side chassis starting to go rusty

near side rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,430 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre starting to crack in tread

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,430 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre starting to crack in tread

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,727 miles

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,727 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear light lens cracked

slight wear in top steering colum bush

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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L547 MUX is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 L547 MUX, 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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L547 MUX is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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