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P492 HSN

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 HSN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

offside nearside rear doors not opening from out side

Fail 3 Sep 2007 74,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,389 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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P492 HSN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P492 HSN, 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 P492 HSN registered?

P492 HSN is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P492 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 HSN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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