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R289 MTO

1998 Daihatsu Move

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 MTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 69,795 miles

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

both rear wings corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,759 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on vehicle body

rear seats and seatbelts missing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,301 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r spring bump stop loose

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,301 miles

n/s/r spring bump stop loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on brake ferrules

surface corrosion on rear wheelarches

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,331 miles

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

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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R289 MTO is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in White 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 R289 MTO, 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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R289 MTO is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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