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R953 EGH

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 EGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lightly worn

nearside front tyre perished and cracking along inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

offside front tyre perished and cracking along inner sidewall

offside rear lower outer sill panel starting to corrode

oil seapage from rocker cover gasket area

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs lightly worn

nearside front tyre perished and cracking along inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

offside front tyre perished and cracking along inner sidewall

offside rear lower outer sill panel starting to corrode

oil seapage from rocker cover gasket area

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,919 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R SEAT BELT (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 60,414 miles

Nearside & offside a r b bushes perished. Front discs heavily corroded. Nearside rear bump stop insecure.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,414 miles

Nearside & offside a r b bushes perished. Front discs heavily corroded. Nearside rear bump stop insecure.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,844 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls,& Offside rear tyre has low tread.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,844 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls,& Offside rear tyre has low tread.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,532 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES 1.6MM

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,079 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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R953 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R953 EGH, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R953 EGH is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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