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R247 TKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,908 mi
Last recorded45,908 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 TKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,908 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 45,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 43,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,600 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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R247 TKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R247 TKM, 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 R247 TKM registered?

R247 TKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R247 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 TKM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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