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R197 UWB

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,984 mi
Last recorded61,984 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 UWB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,984 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,211 miles

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise offside rear lower inner wheel arch corroded

Advise oil leak

Advise subframe bad surface corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise both front inner brake discs corroded

Advise offside rear lower inner wheel arch corroded

Advise oil leak

Advise subframe bad surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,725 miles

Advise both front inner brake discs slightly corroded.

Advise both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise both front inner brake discs slightly corroded.

Advise both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer walls cracking on both rear tyres and nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer walls cracking on both rear tyres and nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,208 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,304 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 51,155 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 51,155 miles

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

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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R197 UWB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R197 UWB, 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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R197 UWB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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