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P249 XYJ

1997 Daihatsu Move

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 XYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,727 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

cracks in windsreen,oil leaks,offside rear w/arch corroded,suspension components+floor+chassis members+other innersills corroding,brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2010 75,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,914 miles

Oil leak

wipers starting to split

Pass 9 May 2008 65,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s/f tyres perished & cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2007 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s/f tyres perished & cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,862 miles

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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P249 XYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P249 XYJ, 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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P249 XYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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