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N290 NHY

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,655 mi
Last recorded62,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 NHY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 61,972 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,912 miles

oil leak from engine.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 May 2014 56,137 miles

front suspension components corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

vehicle generally corroded to underside.

Fail 28 May 2014 56,137 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front suspension components corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

vehicle generally corroded to underside.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,091 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 55,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 54,014 miles

slight corrosion n/s inner w/arch to floor. Not in presribed area.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,564 miles

Both headlights showing signs of tarnishing

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,553 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,677 miles

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

all 8 tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 48,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,020 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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N290 NHY is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 N290 NHY, 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 N290 NHY registered?

N290 NHY is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N290 NHY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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