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R312 HFR

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 HFR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 66,268 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassise leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,812 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,252 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 53,399 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,532 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Advise problem with inner door release handle not releasing the door correctly or returning to correct operating position without return force. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,621 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Tyres perished slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,087 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,039 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 31,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R312 HFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R312 HFR, 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 R312 HFR registered?

R312 HFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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