MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub frame excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub frame welding coming apart (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper outer arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper outer arch area near excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside front anti roll bar/ torsion bar lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tow bar protruding registration plate at rear slightly
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front wiper split
noisy drive belt
off side rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear bump stops have debonded and are loose inside spring
o/s/r tyre wear on edge
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
o/s/r tyre wear on edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Move?
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R159 JWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R159 JWV, 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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R159 JWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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