1997 DAIHATSU MOVE0.8L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status based on the most recent test in January 2022 at 32,331 miles, where no defects were recorded. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant shift from a critical failure in late 2018 to a period of stability. While it passed its last inspection, the lack of an MOT record for the past four years suggests the vehicle has been stationary or requires an immediate test to verify its current mechanical condition. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging only 1,115 miles per year over its 32,331 recorded miles. There is a notable gap in usage between November 2018 and January 2022, where only 254 miles were covered over three years. This low usage suggests the car may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion of fluid lines despite the low mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain. A buyer must focus heavily on the structural integrity and fluid systems during an in-person inspection. The October 2018 failure identified severe corrosion on the offside rear sill and the nearside rear inner arch, which significantly reduced structural strength. These areas must be inspected for fresh bubbling rust to ensure the repairs made prior to the pass were effective and are not returning. Additionally, the history of oil leaks and fuel pipe corrosion necessitates a thorough check of the engine seals and fuel lines to ensure no new leaks have developed during periods of inactivity.