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N153 HVF

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,861 mi
Last recorded80,861 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 HVF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,861 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness evident within and outside prescribed areas,but not considered excessive. Full inspection not possible due to underseal protective coating. Meeting test criteria at moment

Inspection of brake pipes at rear valve unit not possible due to protective coating.

Underside components showing corrosion,but meeting test criteria at moment

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,861 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness evident within and outside prescribed areas,but not considered excessive. Full inspection not possible due to underseal protective coating. Meeting test criteria at moment

Inspection of brake pipes at rear valve unit not possible due to protective coating.

Underside components showing corrosion,but meeting test criteria at moment

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,146 miles

Areas of corrosion weakness evident within and outside prescribed areas. Full inspection not possible due to underseal protective coating. Meeting test criteria at moment

Inspection of brake pipes at rear valve unit not possible due to protective coating.

Underside components showing corrosion,but meeting test criteria

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,347 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion

Offside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,093 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front step corroded

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,469 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,469 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cracks in inner wall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,045 miles

n/s/sill weak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 72,045 miles

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

n/s/f sill weak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/f/head light surround insecure

outer edge of n/s/f tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust mount rubbing on chassie

Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/f/head light surround insecure

outer edge of n/s/f tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust mount rubbing on chassie

Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N153 HVF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N153 HVF, 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 N153 HVF registered?

N153 HVF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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