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S498 SMB

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,602 mi
Last recorded94,602 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 SMB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 94,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 48,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer sealed by inlet pipe

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,048 miles

rear silencer sealed by inlet pipe

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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S498 SMB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S498 SMB, 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 S498 SMB registered?

S498 SMB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S498 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 SMB shows 6 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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