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N157 DWE

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 DWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,796 miles

both leaf springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

unable to check nbrake pieps due to some sort of substance over them

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,140 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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N157 DWE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N157 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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What year was N157 DWE registered?

N157 DWE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N157 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 DWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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