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M860 MRU

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,693 mi
Last recorded98,693 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 MRU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to none perscribed areas

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corrorded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 98,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion to none perscribed areas

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corrded

some wear in all rear spring eye bushes

Pass 10 May 2025 98,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to structure.some at corrosion limits

Fail 26 Apr 2025 98,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to structure.some at corrosion limits

Pass 15 May 2023 97,908 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both and corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake valve corroded

corrosion to none perscibed areas

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top mounts some wear

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front discs some corrosion and wear

front headlamps deterioated

fuel tank corroded

rear brake valve corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 97,807 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top mounts some wear

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front discs some corrosion and wear

front headlamps deterioated

fuel tank corroded

rear brake valve corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,357 miles

corrosion front and rear various non prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion front and rear various non prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,798 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank corroded

some travel footbrake

Fail 4 May 2018 96,798 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the back of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,239 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 2 Feb 2017 96,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,889 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,328 miles

aims on maximum

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

misfire from engine

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2013 94,263 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,351 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,351 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,308 miles

general underbody corrosion present including front coil springs and rear metal brake pipe areas

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,304 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion present including front coil springs and rear metal brake pipe areas

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,660 miles

Difficult to attain exhaust gass levels.

Fluctuating at rear brakes,

Front brake pads appear low.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Headlamp reflectors are poor.

Horn low outpup.

Rear cross member is rusty,

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Sills are rusty.

This vehicle is generaly rusty having been stood for a long time.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,567 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

nearside front wheelbearing start of noise

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,375 miles

headlamp beam images poor

slight play at both track rod ends

Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,055 miles

Headlamp reflectors are poor.

Reduced performance at offside rear brakes.

Underside of vehicle is dirty.

Wipers do not self park.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp reflectors are very poor.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of this vehicle is very dirty and shows areas of surface rust.

Windscreen wipers do not self park.

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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M860 MRU is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M860 MRU, 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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M860 MRU is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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