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R716 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 50,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,923 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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R716 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R716 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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How do I check the history of R716 AKJ?

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What year was R716 AKJ registered?

R716 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R716 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 AKJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R716 AKJ have outstanding finance?

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