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P462 NRF

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,745 mi
Last recorded65,745 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 NRF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,952 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all pipes coated in sealant

offside front and both inner arches coated in under sealant

rear exhaust box coated in paste

Fail 1 May 2013 64,952 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all pipes coated in sealant

offside front and both inner arches coated in under sealant

rear exhaust box coated in paste

Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Fail 22 Mar 2012 5,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear road springs weak

underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,705 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,088 miles

os f arch corroded rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,432 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underbody corroded

both inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,424 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underbody corroded

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,449 miles

slight movement in steering idler

Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,072 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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P462 NRF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P462 NRF, 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 P462 NRF registered?

P462 NRF is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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