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R254 MGJ

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,592 mi
Last recorded53,592 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 MGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 52,596 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both ns+os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,931 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 44,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,158 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Number 3 sparkplug lose

Slight damage to front bumper & centre support

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,912 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres 9 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

corrosion on exhaust joins

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,701 miles

front of vehicle damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,178 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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R254 MGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R254 MGJ, 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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R254 MGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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