Daihatsu Hijet (1993)
1993 Daihatsu Hijet
CarHunch analysed 653 real MOT records for the 1993 Daihatsu Hijet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Daihatsu Hijet has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 25.6%, dramatically below the UK average of 80%, which reflects the severe age-related wear typical of a 31-year-old light commercial vehicle. Only 6.7% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so while reliability is poor overall, critical safety failures are relatively uncommon.
At a median mileage of 62,500 miles, these Hijets show moderate use for their age, yet they average 0.72 failures and 2.0 advisories per test, indicating recurring issues with routine maintenance and wear items like brakes, lights and suspension. If you're considering one, budget seriously for pre-purchase inspection and expect regular repair costs—this is a vehicle for committed hobbyists or commercial users who understand classic light commercial maintenance, not everyday buyers.
What to check before buying a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 651 | 25.6% | 0.72 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 37.5% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Daihatsu Hijet 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.
Half of all 1993 Daihatsu Hijet vehicles fall between 43,539 and 78,684 miles.
1993 Daihatsu Hijet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Daihatsu Hijet
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.8%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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19%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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18.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.5%
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
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14.7%
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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14.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.3%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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