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R181 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear arch corroding

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,922 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 69,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,491 miles

Front tyres differ in size to rear tyres

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged slightly

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively squeaks (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure taped into position (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

reverse lights not working

tyre size differ front to rear

Fail 15 Oct 2018 69,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure taped in position (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

reversing light inoperative

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,829 miles

Front brake pads approx 3mm

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

front tyres 155 65 13 rear tyres 145 65 13

Fail 4 Oct 2017 68,827 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake pads approx 3mm

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

front tyres 155 65 13 rear tyres 145 65 13

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,128 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres 155 65 13 rear tyres 145 65 13

front wipers small splits

offside rear arch area corroding

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,398 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight binding of brake

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front wipers starting to split

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight binding of brake

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,007 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Move?

Based on 17,230 MOT tests across 1,867 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,200
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 886
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 871
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 574
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 564
Brake pipe excessively corroded 514
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R181 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Move fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R181 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R181 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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