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R710 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 78,466 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside inner door grab handle missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,466 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside inner door grab handle missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,180 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 78,178 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007

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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R710 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R710 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 R710 AKJ registered?

R710 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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