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N396 LHT

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,901 mi
Last recorded114,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 LHT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,901 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 114,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s+n/s/f top shock absorber swivel bearings starting to sieze up.

o/s/f floor pan holed outside prescribed areas.

play in steering system/front arm rubber bushes.

play in top steering colum bush.

rear leaf springs corroding.

slight stiffness in steering system.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 110,987 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 110,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 LHT is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N396 LHT, 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 N396 LHT registered?

N396 LHT is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N396 LHT safe to buy?

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