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N588 LGC

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 LGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 63,913 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Floor insecure Battery box (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,984 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside sliding door outer handle loose

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside sliding door outer handle loose

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,366 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 35,692 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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N588 LGC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N588 LGC, 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 N588 LGC registered?

N588 LGC is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N588 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N588 LGC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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