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S498 RLB

1998 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 RLB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 58,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 58,212 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 53,233 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 53,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 46,868 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 46,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 38,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 31,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 24,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,948 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear handbrake needs looking into

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,509 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 21,509 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,661 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 20,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,433 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 18,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,430 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,430 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,314 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 16,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,701 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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S498 RLB is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S498 RLB, 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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S498 RLB is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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