Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Daihatsu Move?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Daihatsu Move?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Daihatsu Move?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 Daihatsu Move reliable?

Based on MOT data from 188 vehicles, the 1999 Daihatsu Move has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Daihatsu Move?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Daihatsu Move are: Fuel pipe/s corroded (55.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.2% of vehicles), Oil leak (43.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Daihatsu Move?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Move (1999)

188 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.4% first-time pass rate

1999 Daihatsu Move

CarHunch analysed 188 real MOT records for the 1999 Daihatsu Move. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Daihatsu Move has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.7%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns worth taking seriously. Dangerous defects have appeared in 13.8% of vehicles in this cohort—not catastrophic, but higher than ideal for a used buy.

These cars are running with modest mileage for their age (median 54,515 miles), yet they're still averaging 2.69 failures and 8.2 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear is the real problem rather than high use. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and cooling systems, where age-related decay typically shows up first in this model.

We have limited data for the 1999 Daihatsu Move — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

13.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.69

Over 9.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

55k

Middle half: 41k–64k

For context

These stats describe 188 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 188 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 55.3%

Fuel pipe/s corroded · Oil leak · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Tyre wear 48.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 24.6%

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits · Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive

Suspension & steering 23%

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded · Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 19.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 16.1%

Offside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 15.8%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Based on MOT data from 188 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Daihatsu Move vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

54,515

typical

41,025

low mileage

64,403

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Daihatsu Move vehicles fall between 41,025 and 64,403 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,025 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 41,025–64,403 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Daihatsu Moves sit.

⚠ Over 86,944 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Daihatsu Move — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 21% of 1999 Daihatsu Moves are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (21% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.69

Avg failures per vehicle

8.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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