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R253 ADX

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,777 mi
Last recorded100,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 ADX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front cv poors poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

front coil springs rusty condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,653 miles

all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

all brake pipe ferrals corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres perished / deteriorated

atone chips in windscreen

coil springs corroded

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded /deteriorated

front brake inbalance high border line pass

harsh corrosion underside of car

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

all brake pipe ferrals corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres perished / deteriorated

atone chips in windscreen

coil springs corroded

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded /deteriorated

front brake inbalance high border line pass

harsh corrosion underside of car

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,716 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,714 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,163 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to inner wheel arches in various places

corrsion to chassis rails and rear floor pans

heavy corrosion to inner sill and outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,081 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre,s sidewall damage

corrision underside of vechile

front number plate poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre,s sidewall damage

corrision underside of vechile

front number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,667 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust temp repair

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,919 miles

advisories same as previous for test number 363577637278

Fail 25 Aug 2007 65,864 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad age cracks to n/s/r tyre

both rear arches corroded

front exhaust section corroding

general underbody and metal fuel pipe corrosion

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,929 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 53,790 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,790 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R253 ADX is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R253 ADX, 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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R253 ADX is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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