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R304 CEU

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 CEU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,598 miles

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

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,808 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pads low

noise n/s/f wheel

oil leak

outer sills weak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm bushes worn

brake pads low

noise n/s/f wheel

oil leak

outer sills weak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,408 miles

both tca bushes split

corrosion both outer sills

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both tca bushes split

corrosion both outer sills

oil leak

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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R304 CEU is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R304 CEU, 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 R304 CEU registered?

R304 CEU is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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