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R351 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,732 mi
Last recorded38,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 38,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusted.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LPG tank rusted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,867 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

sump corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,544 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,117 miles

brake pipe to rear flexy hose rusty

exhaust system rusty

gas tank rusty

rear section of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,888 miles

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,387 miles

brake pipe from front to rear brake comp valve rusty

front coil springs rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,979 miles

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

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,565 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,970 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,180 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,336 miles

front pads wearing thin

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

o/s side loading door outer handle broken

rear exhaust corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,336 miles

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

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

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

front pads wearing thin

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

o/s side loading door outer handle broken

rear exhaust corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,950 miles

o/s side loading door will not open from outside

steel coolant pipe rusty

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,492 miles

steel coolant hoses rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,247 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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R351 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R351 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 R351 AKM registered?

R351 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R351 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 AKM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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