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N229 JGH

1995 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Hijet68,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 JGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,081 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s & n/s corroded to excess(not within 30cms of prescribed area).

Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,081 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear tail pipe missing. (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s & n/s sils corroded to excess-not within 30cms of prescribed area.

tail gate secured by rope,inspection via side doors.

Pass 28 May 2014 69,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front lower panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside loading door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four road wheel tyre valves perished

both front tyres appear under-inflated

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside, accessible via inside only

rear screen wiper blade split

rear tailgate cannot be opened but not imparing full inspection

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Pass 22 May 2012 69,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 21 May 2012 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades split

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,081 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

front of n/s outer door sill corroded (hole)

rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,608 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,228 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 42,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N229 JGH is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,674 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 N229 JGH, 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 31 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N229 JGH is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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