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R242 FWV

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 FWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,803 miles

both front brakes starting to stick

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads low (not clearly visable

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,406 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,403 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,182 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,659 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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R242 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R242 FWV, 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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What year was R242 FWV registered?

R242 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R242 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 FWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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