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R997 VFC

1997 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 VFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,354 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,571 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,934 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

surface corrosion inner rear sills,rear chassis

Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

surface corrosion inner rear siils,rear chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,446 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 69,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R997 VFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R997 VFC, 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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R997 VFC is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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