MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear seats not fitted at time of test, not allowing inspection of seatbelts.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal brake pipe near load valve starting to corrode.
n/s front tyre bald on inner edge.
n/s rear seatbelt has cut through 3/4's of webbing.
n/s registration plate lamp incomplete.
o/s centre seatbelt cut in two.
o/s front seatbelt stalk cover damaged, but does not affect operation.
o/s number plate lamp affected by the operation of another lamp.
o/s registration plate lamp damaged.
slight blue smoking on emissions test.
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings.
vehicle being used as van at time of test.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
All rear seats not fitted at time of test, not allowing inspection of seatbelts.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
metal brake pipe near load valve starting to corrode.
n/s front tyre bald on inner edge.
n/s rear seatbelt has cut through 3/4's of webbing.
n/s registration plate lamp incomplete.
o/s centre seatbelt cut in two.
o/s front seatbelt stalk cover damaged, but does not affect operation.
o/s number plate lamp affected by the operation of another lamp.
o/s registration plate lamp damaged.
slight blue smoking on emissions test.
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings.
vehicle being used as van at time of test.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R381 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R381 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 R381 AKM registered?
R381 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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