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N174 FWC

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,830 mi
Last recorded51,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 FWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,830 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,531 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroding.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,734 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 4,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,507 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,507 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slightly rusty underneath.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,895 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,800 miles

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

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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N174 FWC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N174 FWC, 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 N174 FWC registered?

N174 FWC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N174 FWC safe to buy?

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