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P253 XYJ

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 XYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,048 miles

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

both rear shock abs shrouds corroded

heavy surface corrosion rear chassi/floor

offside rear wheel arch heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,500 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,746 miles

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,754 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 48,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P253 XYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P253 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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What year was P253 XYJ registered?

P253 XYJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P253 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 XYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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