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R717 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,004 mi
Last recorded52,004 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,639 miles

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat not fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Within 30CM of seatbelt mounting if seat is refitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No passenger seats fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,695 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Within 30CM of seatbelt mounting if seat is refitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

No passenger seats fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 50,678 miles

slight corrosion on passenger step area

Fail 3 Feb 2020 50,678 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on passenger step area

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,104 miles

both innersills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,331 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 46,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,454 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 38,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,973 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,554 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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R717 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R717 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 R717 AKJ registered?

R717 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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