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M685 XCL

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Lpg 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 XCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,889 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,732 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,801 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,801 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,090 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

split in outer rim of steering wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

split in outer rim of steering wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 62,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

o/s/f/chassie

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,318 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

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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M685 XCL is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M685 XCL, 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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M685 XCL is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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