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R655 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine983cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 69,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,112 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,672 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,611 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,571 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,080 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 67,694 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 66,889 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 65,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,570 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,570 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,121 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,121 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,017 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,017 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,316 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2008 40,967 miles

Slight corrosion on lower front metal brake pipe in rear brake compensator

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,304 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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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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