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R385 VLS

1997 Daihatsu Move

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 VLS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 119,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,796 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 115,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 110,055 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 110,055 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 92,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,263 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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R385 VLS is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R385 VLS, 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 R385 VLS registered?

R385 VLS is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R385 VLS safe to buy?

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