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N283 NYJ

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 NYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,618 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlight unit corroded inside

fuel line and brake pipe corroded

o/s/ rear door handle broken

o/s/ rear light unit cracked

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,957 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,957 miles

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

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

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,737 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,942 miles

Near side rear light lens cracked.

Screenwash motor intermittent in operation, alright at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,053 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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N283 NYJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N283 NYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N283 NYJ registered?

N283 NYJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N283 NYJ safe to buy?

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