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P470 PLF

1997 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,474 mi
Last recorded105,474 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move71,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 PLF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 105,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen scored

Fail 27 Sep 2011 105,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,720 miles

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

ubc

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,554 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 99,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,778 miles

adviced front +rear pads wearing low +some surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 86,303 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Grand Move?

Based on 40,024 MOT tests across 4,178 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,522
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,066
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,048
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,761
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,360
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,310
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P470 PLF is a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 71,461 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 Grand Move fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P470 PLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Grand Move typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Grand Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P470 PLF is a 1997 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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