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N257 VJW

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,648 mi
Last recorded5,648 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 VJW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 5,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,567 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 56,728 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,601 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,310 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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N257 VJW is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N257 VJW, 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 N257 VJW registered?

N257 VJW is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N257 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 VJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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