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R552 TAU

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,100 mi
Last recorded44,100 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 TAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,415 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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R552 TAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R552 TAU, 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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How do I check the history of R552 TAU?

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What year was R552 TAU registered?

R552 TAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R552 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 TAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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