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R578 KAM

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 KAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 113,070 miles

front c/v gaiters perished

fuel pipes very rusty

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 31 May 2016 113,070 miles

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

front c/v gaiters perished

fuel pipes very rusty

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,857 miles

all underbody rusty

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Jul 2015 101,856 miles

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

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

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

all underbody rusty

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,087 miles

VARIOUS STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

NSF CV GATOR PERISHED

OSF CV GATOR PERISHED

REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front c/v gaiters perished

fuel pipes badly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear springs heavily corroded

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,204 miles

brake ferrels have advanced corrosion

exhaust has advanced corrosion

exhaust has minor blows

fuel pipe has advanced corrosion

underbody has advanced corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2013 4,723 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake ferrels have advanced corrosion

exhaust has advanced corrosion

exhaust has minor blows

fuel pipe has advanced corrosion

underbody has advanced corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,592 miles

front drop link bushes perished

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s outer sill has corrosion in places and weak

several small stone chips in windscreen

underside in general heavily corroded in places

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,118 miles

SOME CORROSION ON SILL CLOSING PANELS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,401 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sill closer panel has some corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,661 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear wheel slightly stiff on rotation

Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear wheel slightly stiff on rotation

parking brake performance 12% but locking: RBT readings = 70 / 40

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,848 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,005 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 52,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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R578 KAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R578 KAM, 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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R578 KAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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