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S853 KFJ

1998 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 KFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake disc showing wear/corrosion.

Fail 21 May 2012 79,583 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake disc showing wear/corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2011 70,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn operation is on a separate switch

N/s rear tyre has a shallow cut on inner side wall

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

O/s and N/s front lower suspension ball joint gaiters showing signs of deterioration

Pass 9 May 2011 70,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn operation is on a separate switch

N/s rear tyre has a shallow cut on inner side wall

O/s and N/s front lower suspension ball joint gaiters showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,090 miles

number plate poor condition

under body rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,664 miles

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

crank front pulley vibratation damper loose

wheel alignment checks needed

Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

crank front pulley vibratation damper loose

wheel alignment checks needed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S853 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S853 KFJ, 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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S853 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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