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R159 JWV

1998 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 JWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 84,431 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,971 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,790 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,687 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 52,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,783 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,765 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,504 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,992 miles

front wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,023 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,440 miles

noisy drive belt

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear bump stops have debonded and are loose inside spring

Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,059 miles

o/s/r tyre wear on edge

Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,010 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 14,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,269 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,269 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,383 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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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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