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N516 LWR

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 LWR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two patches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,593 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,221 miles

corroded on footwells o/s and n/s

Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corroded on footwells o/s and n/s

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside cargo doorlock sticking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,081 miles

offside cargo doorlock sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 115,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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N516 LWR is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N516 LWR, 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 N516 LWR registered?

N516 LWR is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N516 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 LWR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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