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R763 AKJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 AKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,147 miles

Rear tyres are perished but not down to cord.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,516 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,395 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,801 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,792 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R763 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R763 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 R763 AKJ registered?

R763 AKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R763 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 AKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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