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M963 SHD

1994 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,837 mi
Last recorded34,837 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Hijet62,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 SHD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 29,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 28,403 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 28,403 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe ferrule leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 23,684 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 18,635 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 15,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 9,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 5,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 2,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 2,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,741 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 87,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the os rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 11 Apr 2013 95,523 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the os rear tyre has side wall damage

the jack fitted to the ns front rotted inner wheel arch is insecure.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,068 miles

all brake back plates corroded

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

little handbrake reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear near side back brake cover damaged

surface corrosion at front rear suspension points

Pass 13 Oct 2010 5,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,684 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,381 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
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M963 SHD is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 M963 SHD, 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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M963 SHD is a 1994 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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