Daihatsu Move
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 127 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
127
Best Year
1997 (79%)
Years Covered
2
About the Daihatsu Move
The Daihatsu Move has been tested 127 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1997 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 42 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 67%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 66,356 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 61,699 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daihatsu Move by Year
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