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N340 MGJ

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 MGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,200 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 119,200 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,681 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,941 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 11,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,254 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 112,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 105,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 103,975 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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N340 MGJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N340 MGJ, 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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N340 MGJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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