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R259 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,498 miles

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

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

n/s sliding door does not open from the outside

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 47,362 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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R259 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R259 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 R259 AKM?

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What year was R259 AKM registered?

R259 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R259 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 AKM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R259 AKM have outstanding finance?

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