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R691 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 72,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,987 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 63,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,460 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,918 miles

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

O/S Door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,920 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW

SLIGHT FUEL LEAK PUMP AREA

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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R691 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R691 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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What year was R691 AKJ registered?

R691 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R691 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 AKJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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