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R317 SFC

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,032 mi
Last recorded49,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

front to rear fuel pipes corrodeing

offside rear wheel arch corrodeing

Fail 23 Jul 2018 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

145/70/13/71t budget

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

front to rear fuel pipes corrodeing

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear wheel arch corrodeing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear inner arch corrodeing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear inner arch corrodeing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 43,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2014 38,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

offdide rear outer door sill corrodeing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

offdide rear outer door sill corrodeing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

offside rear wheel arch corrodeing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,292 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,292 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

center and rear exhaust sections corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,692 miles

center and rear exhaust sections corroded(advise replacement)

nearside front tyre worn to limit (advise replacement)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken off

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,808 miles

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

strong advisory that nearside front tyre is worn to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 27,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,475 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer egde †n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2005 22,463 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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R317 SFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R317 SFC, 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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R317 SFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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