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N578 OHM

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 OHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,457 miles

Battery insecure and bottom of battery box corroded.

Corrosion outside steering prescribed area.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear flexi brake pipe slightly chafed, rubbing on wiring.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 108,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Battery insecure and bottom of battery box corroded.

Coolant leak

Corrosion outside steering prescribed area.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear flexi brake pipe slightly chafed, rubbing on wiring.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,461 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,431 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,359 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,035 miles

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

exhaust system rusted

n/s rear servicebrake reading slightly low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,121 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 86,752 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

front pads low n/s/r hub seal leaking slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 70,387 miles

n/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking

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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N578 OHM is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N578 OHM, 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 N578 OHM registered?

N578 OHM is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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