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S273 BEC

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 BEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 115,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear shock absorbers performance deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 105,382 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,276 miles

suspect lazy cat.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,275 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

suspect lazy cat.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,275 miles

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 87,272 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2009 81,181 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,676 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 64,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,277 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,493 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Grand Move?

Based on 40,024 MOT tests across 4,178 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,522
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,066
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,048
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,761
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,360
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,310
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S273 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,520 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 Grand Move fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S273 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Grand Move typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Grand Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S273 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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