Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Hi Jet (1986)

379 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet

CarHunch analysed 379 real MOT records for the 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average

0.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

48,778

typical mileage

48,778–48,778 middle half

0.3%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.01

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,778

low mileage

48,778

typical

48,778

high mileage

Half of all 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet vehicles fall between 48,778 and 48,778 miles.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 Daihatsu Hi Jet

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

85.7%

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
57.1%

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
42.9%

Service brake: efficiency below requirements
28.6%

Main engine block side wall corroded and leaking coolant.STRONG ADVISE.
28.6%

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated
28.6%

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort
28.6%

Offside Registration plate lamp not working
28.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Daihatsu Hi Jet:

1987 1988 1989