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P488 KJN

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 KJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,836 miles

Auxillery drive belt loose/worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,692 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,690 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,878 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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P488 KJN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P488 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P488 KJN?

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What year was P488 KJN registered?

P488 KJN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P488 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 KJN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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