MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
water leak from engine during test
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R253 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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How do I check the history of R253 AKM?
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What year was R253 AKM registered?
R253 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R253 AKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 AKM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R253 AKM have outstanding finance?
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