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N497 JDE

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,859 mi
Last recorded50,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 JDE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 50,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2010 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,951 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,069 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,989 miles

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

slighty oil leak axle

Fail 23 May 2007 30,985 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slighty oil leak rear axle

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,117 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 2,903 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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N497 JDE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N497 JDE, 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

How do I check the history of N497 JDE?

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What year was N497 JDE registered?

N497 JDE is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N497 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 JDE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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