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N397 OSU

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 OSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,789 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,789 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,197 miles

Coolant leak

ENGINE GETS WARM DURING TEST

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,671 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 50,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine over heated under emission test. †cooling system over full/??

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,016 miles

engine over heated under emission test. †cooling system over full/??

Pass 22 Jul 2005 48,219 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 48,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N397 OSU is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N397 OSU, 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 N397 OSU registered?

N397 OSU is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N397 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 OSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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