CarVerify

Free Car Check

M381 JRU

1995 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Hijet68,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 JRU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 83,689 miles

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 75,685 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from front to load valve, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reversing light working

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

both side load doors inop

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,571 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

both side load doors inop

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 May 2019 66,347 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,284 miles

cambelt?

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,168 miles

all four tyres are showing signs of perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,140 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,264 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,331 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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M381 JRU is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,674 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 M381 JRU, 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 31 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 M381 JRU?

You can check the full history of M381 JRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M381 JRU registered?

M381 JRU is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M381 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M381 JRU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M381 JRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M381 JRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.