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R753 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,378 mi
Last recorded60,378 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,378 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 60,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,035 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,030 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,884 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake reading low sugest inspection/repair

Fail 20 Jun 2009 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake reading low sugest inspection/repair

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,527 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,001 miles

oil leak from the engine

rear light clusters cracked

surface corrosion to the battery tray

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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R753 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 75%.

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 R753 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 R753 AKJ registered?

R753 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R753 AKJ safe to buy?

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