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R229 FTU

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,181 mi
Last recorded93,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 FTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,504 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 64,261 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 64,247 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread and side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,421 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 41,260 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,633 miles

both rear shockabsorber rubber boots split

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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R229 FTU is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 FTU, 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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R229 FTU is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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