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F796 LES

1988 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,133 mi
Last recorded42,133 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Hijet51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 LES
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,133 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all tyres show heavy cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,086 miles

Unable to assess condition of weld repairs due to underseal.

Various points of corrosion throughout vehicle body.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Various points of corrosion throughout vehicle body.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 35,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,385 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,965 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,517 miles

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

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

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

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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F796 LES is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 F796 LES, 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 38 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F796 LES is a 1988 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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