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P777 ELF

1997 Daihatsu Move

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,441 mi
Last recorded52,441 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 ELF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,681 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop broken

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,463 miles

Both outer sill have slight corrosion

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,528 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has some surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,375 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,844 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,955 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,966 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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P777 ELF is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P777 ELF, 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 P777 ELF registered?

P777 ELF is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P777 ELF safe to buy?

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