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R246 FWV

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,981 mi
Last recorded28,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on and around vehicle in places

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,059 miles

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

Nearside door mirror mnssing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror mnssing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,776 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 25,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,645 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls: slight cracking/perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 23,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/65R13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls: slight cracking/perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 21,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,468 miles

Auxilliary belt loose

Corrosion starting offside rear inner wheel arch/end sill

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes, front 145/70x13 rear 145/65x13 Rear tyres cacking at tread and sidewalls

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 30 May 2013 17,403 miles

Accident damage to front of car

Nearside mirror broken

Nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall and tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 17,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to front of car

Nearside mirror broken

Nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall and tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 12,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,656 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 7,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,132 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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R246 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 59,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R246 FWV, 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 R246 FWV registered?

R246 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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