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S279 BDV

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,432 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,432 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,072 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 82,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,470 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,366 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust pipe is badly corroded, blowing slightly

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,326 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,861 miles

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

o/s/front & both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,789 miles

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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S279 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S279 BDV, 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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S279 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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