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G51 OLA

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 OLA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,131 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 88,131 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2025 75,375 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 74,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,933 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,748 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,050 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,447 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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G51 OLA is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 64,008 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 G51 OLA, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G51 OLA registered?

G51 OLA is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is G51 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G51 OLA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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