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P486 KJN

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 KJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general corrosion under vehicle area.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,859 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering .

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension and steering .

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on under vehicle body parts.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,391 miles

surface corrsion on front coil springs and rear leaf springs.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrsion on front coil springs and rear leaf springs.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,785 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 73,635 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated.both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,953 miles

nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

cracks on both rear tyres outer walls.

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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P486 KJN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P486 KJN, 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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P486 KJN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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