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P149 VGP

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 VGP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,805 miles

Offside Front track control arm bush split / perishing

Offside centre chassis leg corr/weak

both front coil spring rusty

both rear coil springs very rusty

centre to rear brake pipes surface rust

centre to rear fuel pipes surface rust

surface rust under sills / rear suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2019 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front track control arm bush split / perishing

Offside centre chassis leg corr/weak

both front coil spring rusty

both rear coil springs very rusty

centre to rear brake pipes surface rust

centre to rear fuel pipes surface rust

surface rust under sills / rear suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under sills and rear chassis legs surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,411 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,387 miles

rear under sills and o/s/f chassis leg surface rust

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,120 miles

rear under sills and chassis surface rust

Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,509 miles

exhaust very rusty

under sills rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,509 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust very rusty

under sills rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under side surface rust

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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P149 VGP is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,312 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 P149 VGP, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P149 VGP registered?

P149 VGP is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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