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R731 ABW

1998 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,850 mi
Last recorded67,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 ABW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,850 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

I removed the mirror hangers (failable) before starting the test.

The (tiny) exhaust tailpipe is corroded away.

The battery was flat at the start of the test.

The exhaust at the rear is poorly fitted and rattling.

The front number plate is fading.

The n/s front wiper blade is split on it's ends.

The o/s/f tyre is worn almost to excess and the o/s/r tyre is thin on it's inner edge.

The o/s/f tyre pressure looks low (and possibly others).

The rear number plate is badly cracked.

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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R731 ABW is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,177 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 R731 ABW, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R731 ABW registered?

R731 ABW is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R731 ABW safe to buy?

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