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R234 BDV

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 122,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

nail in outer edge of offside front tyre and wearing on edges

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,500 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

nail in outer edge of offside front tyre and wearing on edges

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 111,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to underside of body and suspension components

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear spring cup rubbers starting to split

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,442 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,442 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 Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,514 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hose ferrels corroding.

Fail 24 Oct 2005 67,732 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hose ferrels corroding.

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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R234 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R234 BDV, 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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R234 BDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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