1998 Daihatsu Grand Move 1.5L Petrol · R897 AKN
1998 Daihatsu Grand Move (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 138,646 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU GRAND MOVE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R897 AKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 138,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R897 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Daihatsu Grand Move (R897 AKN) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R897 AKN Mileage History
- 01/02/2023131,635 mi
- 30/01/2024136,988 mi+5,353 mi
- 30/01/2024136,993 mi+5 mi
- 08/04/2025138,056 mi+1,063 mi
- 17/02/2026138,646 mi+590 mi
Average of roughly 2,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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