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P792 VNJ

1996 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Hijet64,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 VNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery box corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery box corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,584 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

loww effort nearside rear foot brake

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2009 80,584 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

loww effort nearside rear foot brake

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,812 miles

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

nearside rear indicator lens slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,238 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,090 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2006 65,815 miles

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

general corrosion

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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P792 VNJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P792 VNJ, 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 P792 VNJ registered?

P792 VNJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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