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R474 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,470 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 72,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,186 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2007 68,373 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,957 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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R474 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R474 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R474 AKM?

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What year was R474 AKM registered?

R474 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R474 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 AKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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