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R191 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front missing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks on side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,254 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,254 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside mirror is cracked

Rear brake balance is poor.

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 8 May 2012 40,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s engine mount rubber splitting from bonding.

o/s/r tyre sidewall craking.

Fail 16 May 2011 39,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror is cracked

offside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 39,845 miles

nearside door mirror is cracked

offside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall

Pass 15 May 2010 39,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside wiper split

spare tyre missing

Fail 6 May 2010 39,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

offside wiper split

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,110 miles

offside front tyre is worn on edges and is perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,768 miles

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

front tyres are 145r12 rear tyres are 155r12

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,454 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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R191 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R191 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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R191 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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