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N396 KFV

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 KFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,460 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill small hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 58,459 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake compensator above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake compensator above axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed/rusty

Nearside Rear brake drum damp suspect leaking brake wheel cylinder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiring loose in engine bay dangling in fanbelt/fan

Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,205 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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N396 KFV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N396 KFV, 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 N396 KFV registered?

N396 KFV is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N396 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 KFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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