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R143 JWV

1998 Daihatsu Move

Green Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,076 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 10 Years old

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,061 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,417 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,737 miles

o/s/r tyre has lots of age cracks

Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre has lots of age cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,283 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,281 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,255 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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R143 JWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in Green with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Move models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,177 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 R143 JWV, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Move is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R143 JWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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