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S280 BDV

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,404 mi
Last recorded94,404 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,752 miles

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,750 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,552 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

driveshaft gaiters starting to perish

rear brake discs corroded

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,751 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,254 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perished

both front coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrossion

Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perished

both front coil springs and o/s/r coil spring slight corrossion

front to rear brake pipes slight corrossion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,179 miles

ns steering rack gaitor insecure

nsr sill corroding

os wiper blade split

screw in nsr tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 60,163 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n-s-r sill showing signs of corrossion under paint.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 54,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,350 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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S280 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S280 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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S280 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 9 August 1998.

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