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S53 GFM

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 GFM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 102,381 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 102,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,054 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 90,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Minor deterioration occuring to the front number plate.Headlamps have driving dipped beam convertor kits fitted.Possible vacuum leak from plenum chamber or associated components

The driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitors starting to deteriorate.The front brake pads wearing thin.

The exhaust emissions test advises that the efficiency of the catalyst is possibly approaching its end of life from reading obtained

The nearside rear shock absorber presents some radial play indicating the case and shocker absorber is becoming worn.

The rear service brakes rate of change suggests that possible service is required indicating a indifference in operation at 040Kgf

The wiper blades leaving streaks behind indicating they are approaching end of life

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,589 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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S53 GFM 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 62.5%.

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 S53 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S53 GFM registered?

S53 GFM is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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