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R340 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 23,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 23,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,188 miles

Front Brake pads low

Front Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Rear Both brakes binding slightly

Rear Both tyres worn

Pass 7 Sep 2022 15,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 15,580 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 13,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 12,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 11,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,669 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 11,669 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 11,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,779 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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R340 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R340 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 R340 AKM registered?

R340 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R340 AKM safe to buy?

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