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M686 TAU

1995 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Hijet68,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 TAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,171 miles

Brake pipes well rusted, headlamp reflectors rusted and front shockers worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

section of offside front arch missing

Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,112 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,565 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front floors holed

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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M686 TAU is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M686 TAU, 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.

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What year was M686 TAU registered?

M686 TAU is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M686 TAU safe to buy?

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