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S523 SMB

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 SMB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,443 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs scored

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S523 SMB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S523 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 S523 SMB registered?

S523 SMB is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S523 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 SMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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