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R180 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,367 mi
Last recorded30,367 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,090 miles

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,079 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,079 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,994 miles

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

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

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

front radiator panel loose

rear wiper blade split

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,955 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,951 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamp lenses tarnished but not effecting beam pattern

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R180 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 R180 AKM, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R180 AKM registered?

R180 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R180 AKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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