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N966 VFJ

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 VFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,389 miles

All ridged brake pipes covered in wax oil or grease

Both rear handbrake cables have damage to outer cover

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear axle pipe, front to rears, and offside front to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and components

fuel tank corroded

offside engine mounts worn

rear hub seals leaking

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 33,202 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear axle pipe, front to rears, and offside front to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and components

fuel tank corroded

offside engine mounts worn

rear hub seals leaking

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2019 31,619 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to underside

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear hub seals leaking

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 1 May 2019 31,619 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to underside

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear hub seals leaking

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2018 29,249 miles

corrosion all suspension components

fuel tank corrosion

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play in top steering coluum bush

underside body/chassis corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 29,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by battery (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion all suspension components

fuel tank corrosion

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play in top steering coluum bush

underside body/chassis corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 26,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre surface cracks inner wall

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 26,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre surface cracks inner wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,853 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 22,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,575 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,575 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,133 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 22,133 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,487 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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N966 VFJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N966 VFJ, 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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N966 VFJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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