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R541 JWC

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,911 miles

Nearside rear tyre just legal

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS ELECTRCAL WINDOW NOT WORKING

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS ELECTRCAL WINDOW NOT WORKING

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S and O/S/r tyes showing signs of cracking.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 97,477 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight movement O/S/R seatback.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,345 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 93,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 85,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,175 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,955 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Aug 2007 72,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 67,953 miles

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

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

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

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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R541 JWC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R541 JWC, 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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R541 JWC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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