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S289 BDV

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 BDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 117,547 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

chips and scratches in screen

corrosion offside rear arch

floors, sills, chassis etc corroding

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,761 miles

front reg plate cracked

has the cambelt been replaced? we advise every 5 years or 50k. failure causes major engine damage

ns outer sill corroded

os chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 112,691 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

has the cambelt been replaced? we advise every 5 years or 50k. failure causes major engine damage

ns outer sill corroded

os chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,095 miles

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

front chassis legs showing deteriation

front num plate dasmaged

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,095 miles

front chassis legs showing deteriation

front num plate dasmaged

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2010 103,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly deterirated

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,490 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly deterirated

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,747 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 97,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,832 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2008 90,832 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,346 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r light lens.lens repaired with tape.

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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S289 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S289 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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S289 BDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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