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S494 RRJ

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 RRJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,342 miles

N.S.R Tyre Cracking

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,341 miles

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

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

N.S.R Tyre Cracking

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,869 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deterioreating ( close to splitting ).

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,529 miles

1) O/S/F Chassis member showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) Slight exhaust blow from front joiner clamp.

3) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters deteriorating and close to splitting.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,828 miles

1) O/S/F chassis rail showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,828 miles

1) O/S/F chassis rail showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 54,123 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 54,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S494 RRJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S494 RRJ, 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 S494 RRJ registered?

S494 RRJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S494 RRJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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