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R549 SDV

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 SDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 pipes from fuel tank ()

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

engine oil leak

underside corroded in places

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 41,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,262 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,433 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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R549 SDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R549 SDV, 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 R549 SDV registered?

R549 SDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R549 SDV safe to buy?

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