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R425 AKM

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,314 miles

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

Rear brake pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,086 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 32,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R425 AKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 R425 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R425 AKM registered?

R425 AKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R425 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 AKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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