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R252 TKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 TKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 80,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Both NSF OSF cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Under body slight corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 77,235 miles

Emissions not tested Running rough & black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing but working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing is missing but working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,058 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 77,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all rubbers are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,924 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,907 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,597 miles

Nearside and offside front indicator lenses slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front indicator lenses slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,534 miles

both front indicator lenses broken

engine boiled up

slight blow exhaust centre gasket

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,915 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,594 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

complete exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R foot brake effort poor

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight engine misfire

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust manifold heat sheild rattling

n/s & o/s engine mounts split

n/s/r number plate light lens missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,734 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,946 miles

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

travel on parking brake level

Fail 5 Oct 2007 44,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

travel on parking brake level

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,581 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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R252 TKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R252 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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R252 TKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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