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N148 DWE

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 DWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,478 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s step, inner and outer sills and rear inner wheel archs,corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s step, inner and outer sills and rear inner wheel archs,corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,891 miles

all inner wheel archs corroded

inner sills corroded

rubber engine mount split

Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

all inner wheel archs corroded

inner sills corroded

rubber engine mount split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,779 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills and inner sill panels all corroded and holed but not strunctual etc.

Rear inner arches holed.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills and inner sill panels all corroded and holed but not strunctual etc.

Rear inner arches holed.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,811 miles

Corrosion, including holes, to underside of body, though not near any structual parts.

N/s outer sill holed and o/s weak,though not near any seat belt mounts etc.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low on edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion, including holes, to underside of body, though not near any structual parts.

N/s outer sill holed and o/s weak,though not near any seat belt mounts etc.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low on edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,766 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,089 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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N148 DWE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N148 DWE, 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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N148 DWE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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