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R183 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,483 mi
Last recorded42,483 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,334 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,323 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,941 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 35,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,349 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,890 miles

offside and rearside tyre crack on tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 27,867 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and rearside tyre crack on tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,000 miles

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

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

unable to inspect the front wheel,rim cover the whole wheel.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,618 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres are cracking

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 15,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 14,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f headlamp cracked

o/s/r injdicator lense cracked

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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R183 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R183 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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R183 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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