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R695 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,125 mi
Last recorded32,125 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,125 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 31,743 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 31,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 31,325 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable arm bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 30,249 miles

Front Brake performance not tested ex siezed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear down to tread indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread -getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 28,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread -getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,350 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,083 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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R695 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R695 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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R695 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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