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R257 FVX

1998 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,471 mi
Last recorded62,471 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 62,471 miles

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2014 62,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2013 59,230 miles

Both rear tyres age cracks.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2013 59,312 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres age cracks.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,432 miles

Slight corrosion noted offside rear outer sill.

Slight corrosion noted on fuel pipes.

Pass 13 May 2011 48,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,481 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 39,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,815 miles

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

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

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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R257 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,177 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 R257 FVX, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 FVX registered?

R257 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R257 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 FVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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