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N196 BDY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 BDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,115 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 87,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside inner and outer ball joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 79,224 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

Both rear sills damaged.

NSR inner sill heavily corroded.

OSF outer metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

OSF upper and NSF lower calliper plunger gaiters split.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,676 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded.

O/s/r lamp lense cracked and taped up.

Pass 5 May 2021 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,008 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 72,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,120 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,967 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,967 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,618 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 53,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,308 miles

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

off side front side door damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2013 41,308 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

off side front side door damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 36,660 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,212 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2009 27,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 27,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,247 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 23,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,536 miles

front brake pipe marginal corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,280 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 15,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,715 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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N196 BDY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 N196 BDY, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N196 BDY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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