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S279 JEG

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,837 mi
Last recorded139,837 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 JEG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 139,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 139,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 134,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,942 miles

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

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

nsf tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres 3mm

slight damage to off side rear light lens

Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,799 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs rusting

both front wiper blades poor

offside rear lens cracked

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 JEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JEG, 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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What year was S279 JEG registered?

S279 JEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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