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R396 VLS

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,839 mi
Last recorded67,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 VLS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,839 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake flexi hose ferules corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake flexi hose ferules corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 29,349 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 29,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R396 VLS is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R396 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 R396 VLS registered?

R396 VLS is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R396 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 VLS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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