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R178 FCA

1998 Daihatsu Grand Move

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move70,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 FCA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelGrand Move
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 124,738 miles

rear hand brake & foot brake only just met legal requirment

Fail 9 Apr 2016 124,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear hand brake & foot brake only just met legal requirment

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,498 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,665 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,579 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,745 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Grand Move?

Based on 40,024 MOT tests across 4,178 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,522
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,066
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,048
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,761
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,360
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,310
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R178 FCA is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Grand Move fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Grand Move typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Grand Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R178 FCA registered?

R178 FCA is a 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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