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R292 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,179 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 96,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,261 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,554 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 86,335 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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R292 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 73.3%.

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 R292 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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What year was R292 AKM registered?

R292 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R292 AKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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