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N589 UPJ

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 UPJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,268 miles

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

handbrake meets required efficiency but must be applied firmly

main exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake meets required efficiency but must be applied firmly

main exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,001 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,940 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,818 miles

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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N589 UPJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N589 UPJ, 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 N589 UPJ registered?

N589 UPJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N589 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 UPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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