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R597 DYJ

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,875 mi
Last recorded41,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 DYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,875 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 31,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,670 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edsge

the o/s/f tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,013 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge,n/s/f will need replacing soon.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 22,356 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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R597 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R597 DYJ, 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 R597 DYJ registered?

R597 DYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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