MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Emissions not tested condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear leaf springs wearing thin
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear tyre-wall perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
front and rear seat backs - play
rear leaf springs / inner sills / front subframe / front suspension arms / front cross-beam - corroded
Rear numberplate deteriorating
exhaust catalytic converter outer cover loose and deteriorated
exhaust centre silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded
front subframe / suspension arms / hubs / coil springs - corroded
rear leaf springs / axle / inner sills / chassis rails / fuel tank / fuel pipes and filter - corroded
Front nearside and offside headlight reflector deteriorated - not affecting image or light output
Front sub-frame / suspension arms / fuel pipes - corroded
Rear number-plate delaminating
nearside and offside outer sills corroding
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front 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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight corrosion on lower front metal brake pipe in rear brake compensator
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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R655 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R655 AKJ, 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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R655 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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