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P246 URF

1997 Daihatsu Move

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Move59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 URF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 55,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

offside nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 48,365 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

offside nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 47,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

offside nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 45,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,312 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 45,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,183 miles

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

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in front of wheel (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,980 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,675 miles

rear ex box sealed with paste

Fail 14 Aug 2013 38,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear ex box sealed with paste

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,010 miles

All four tyres cracking on surface of tyres

Both n/s/f and o/s/f track control arm bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,288 miles

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,441 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s + o/s inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r outer wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 35,283 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 34,200 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 32,603 miles

vehicle underside generally corroding

Pass 31 May 2006 30,295 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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P246 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Move in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P246 URF, 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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P246 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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