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R475 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,973 miles

Nearside 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 2 Apr 2012 89,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,807 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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R475 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R475 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 R475 AKM registered?

R475 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R475 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 AKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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