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R208 JGC

1998 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,992 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked between treads

Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres perished and cracked between treads

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,588 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shock absorbers have play in ram/bush

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shock absorbers have play in ram/bush

both rear tyres perished

wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front and rear registration plates have slight deterioration

slight play in both front shock absorber rams/bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

front and rear registration plates have slight deterioration

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in both front shock absorber rams/bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,454 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have slight pitting

off side front tryre perished

Pass 19 May 2010 58,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 57,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 57,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 55,409 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 24 May 2006 52,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 52,564 miles

nail in osr tyre

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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R208 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R208 JGC, 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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R208 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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