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R346 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,697 miles

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

Central seats missing

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brakes slightly binding

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear tyres cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Seats missing

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,019 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2012 66,906 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 66,906 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,866 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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R346 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R346 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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R346 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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