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N18 SEW

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 SEW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 96,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 96,484 miles

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

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

passenger side wing mirror in poor condition

rear doors cant be opened from outside

steering rack has play in

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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N18 SEW is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N18 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 SEW registered?

N18 SEW is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N18 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 SEW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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