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R721 ESC

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,764 mi
Last recorded73,764 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 ESC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bump stops loose inside coil springs.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bump stops loose inside coil springs.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,989 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

n/s rear tyre cracked/perished around edge of tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal fuel pipes have been replaced with rubber hoses. these are secured with cable ties but could be subject to chafing in places.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 64,627 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal fuel pipes have been replaced with rubber hoses. these are secured with cable ties but could be subject to chafing in places.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,643 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 61,643 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R721 ESC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R721 ESC, 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 R721 ESC registered?

R721 ESC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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