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R179 GDL

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,741 mi
Last recorded46,741 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 GDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,741 miles

new rear exhaust silencer, front mount not supporting silencer.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 41,548 miles

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

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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R179 GDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,520 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 R179 GDL, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Grand Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 GDL registered?

R179 GDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R179 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 GDL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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