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N238 SFX

1995 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,830 mi
Last recorded102,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Hijet68,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 SFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Emissions not tested unable to get reading to do full test (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,584 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,584 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2015 96,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner sill panel corroded

center exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 95,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,425 miles

brake pedal slghtly spongy

Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,417 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal slghtly spongy

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,657 miles

emissions just pass test

rear seats removed and rear seatbelts not tested

some test items not visible

water leak on radiator?

Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,657 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

emissions just pass test

rear seats removed and rear seatbelts not tested

some test items not visible

water leak on radiator?

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,650 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,585 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 79,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,540 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 4 Sep 2006 75,540 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

fluid present around nearside rear brake drum

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on edge

nearside rear seat belt frayed

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside window faulty

prop shaft joints worn

rear seats insecure

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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N238 SFX is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N238 SFX, 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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N238 SFX is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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