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S420 KCW

1998 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,120 mi
Last recorded90,120 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 KCW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rusty underside

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rusty underside

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs rusty

both sills poor condition

under body of vehicle has top surface corrision

water coming out of exhaust on emission test

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle under body has areas that are in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,568 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch arera near shocker mount x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits on outer edge

underbody in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,075 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,074 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,860 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,019 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,017 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,656 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,809 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Move?

Based on 17,230 MOT tests across 1,867 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,200
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 886
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 871
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 574
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 564
Brake pipe excessively corroded 514
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S420 KCW is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,177 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 Move fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S420 KCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S420 KCW is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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