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S478 AAF

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,094 mi
Last recorded94,094 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 AAF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 87,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 80,873 miles

ADVISE.REAR.TYRES.PERISHED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2010 80,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

ADVISE.REAR.TYRES.PERISHED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2009 75,628 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,333 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 70,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,753 miles

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 19 May 2006 59,553 miles

Damage to n/s/r reflector

Damage to screen outside zones A & B

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

Fail 18 May 2006 59,553 miles

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

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

Damage to n/s/r reflector

Damage to screen outside zones A & B

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

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

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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S478 AAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S478 AAF, 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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S478 AAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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