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R770 ARL

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,952 mi
Last recorded87,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 ARL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,952 miles

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

rear bump stops detached and loose inside rear springs

Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,949 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stops detached and loose inside rear springs

Fail 16 Oct 2013 84,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,933 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,830 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,192 miles

top of hazard switch missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,237 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to front of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 19,684 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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R770 ARL is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R770 ARL, 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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R770 ARL is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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