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R179 PTF

1998 Daihatsu Move

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Move56,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 PTF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMove
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,792 miles

Front front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,626 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 67,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 67,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all fuel pipes rusty

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,491 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded .

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Wear and play in offside front steering rack end.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,491 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded .

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Wear and play in offside front steering rack end.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,626 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Offside steering rack end worn .

Underside very corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,626 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Offside steering rack end worn .

Underside very corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,571 miles

Front brake discs corroded .

Metal fuel pipes corroded .

Slight play in offside front steering rack end.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack end

Pass 17 May 2010 50,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,968 miles

Slight wear and play in offside of steering rack .

Pass 10 May 2008 41,070 miles

o/s/r bump stop broken

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 6 May 2008 41,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r bump stop broken

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 37,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/side steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 May 2006 32,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 32,779 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R179 PTF is a 1998 Daihatsu Move in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 R179 PTF, 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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R179 PTF is a 1998 Daihatsu Move, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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