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N246 SFX

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 SFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,414 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,697 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear leaf springs very corroded but are solid

slight corrosion some brake pipes

some bushes slightly deteriorated

sweat on fuel tank

welding jobs been done and painted over

Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,697 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear leaf springs very corroded but are solid

slight corrosion some brake pipes

some bushes slightly deteriorated

sweat on fuel tank

welding jobs been done and painted over

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,101 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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N246 SFX is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N246 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 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 N246 SFX registered?

N246 SFX is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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