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M478 TUG

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,648 mi
Last recorded34,648 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 TUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,611 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,411 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 27,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M478 TUG is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M478 TUG, 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 M478 TUG registered?

M478 TUG is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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