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S949 BTT

1998 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,710 mi
Last recorded92,710 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 BTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,710 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper mounting corroded (Offside) & damaged (Nearside), not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,630 miles

Coil spring(s) corroded

Front bumper mounting corroded (offside) damaged (nearside) not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 92,630 miles

Coil spring(s) corroded

Front bumper mounting corroded (offside) damaged (nearside) not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,042 miles

Coil spring(s) corroded

Front bumper mounting corroded (offside) damaged (Nearside) but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring(s) corroded

Front bumper mounting corroded (offside) damaged (Nearside) but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,873 miles

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to vehicle structure within prescribed area(s) not yet considered excessive

Front bumper corroded (offside) damaged (Nearside) but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Slight play to inner rack joint Ns

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,868 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to vehicle structure within prescribed area(s) not yet considered excessive

Front bumper corroded (offside) damaged (Nearside) but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Slight play to inner rack joint Ns

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,214 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper mounting corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure within prescribed area(s) not considered excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper mounting corroded but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure within prescribed area(s) not considered excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,680 miles

Coil spring(s) corroded

Offside front bumper mounting panel corroded not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring(s) corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside front bumper mounting panel corroded not affecting structural integrity of vehicle

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,721 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,019 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,881 miles

water leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,283 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,999 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,634 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 45,762 miles

Light scoring on front windscreen

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

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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S949 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S949 BTT, 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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S949 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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