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R279 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,334 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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R279 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R279 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R279 AKM?

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What year was R279 AKM registered?

R279 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R279 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 AKM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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