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S538 DUA

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 DUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

head lamps in poor cond

inner and outer sills corroded

slight ex blow

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,768 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

head lamps in poor cond

inner and outer sills corroded

slight ex blow

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,296 miles

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

Slight corossion at o/s/r but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,386 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted <poorly>

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust mid-section has minor blow/hammer damage/heavy welding repairs to mid-section.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 46,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,349 miles

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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S538 DUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S538 DUA, 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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S538 DUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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