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R179 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS non oblig. mirror missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS non oblig. mirror missing

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,121 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Random misfire

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S door mirror missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Random misfire

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,158 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,084 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre outside wall perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre outside wall perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 59,326 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,533 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,886 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,168 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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R179 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,274 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R179 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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