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R395 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Horn switch sticking on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 65,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,201 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside sliding door exterior handle broken.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre valve slightly perished.

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,882 miles

nearside rear outter door handle broken

Fail 3 Nov 2009 61,878 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear outter door handle broken

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,922 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,300 miles

O/S/R light lens broken.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,300 miles

O/S/R light lens broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,618 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,693 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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R395 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R395 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 R395 AKM registered?

R395 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R395 AKM safe to buy?

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