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AJ58 VFR

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VFR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and has sum play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body and suspension parts are corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and has sum play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h1 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension parts are corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,930 miles

Front brake flexi hose ferrals starting to rust and hose retaining brackets detiorateing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake slightly less effort than nearside rear

under body suspension brake parts and steering corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under body has surface rust

Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body has surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,975 miles

engine noisey

underbody.suspension. brake parts.steering. has surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,988 miles

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low

underbody and suspension have surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,518 miles

front brake disc n/s and o/s inner side corrodeing and swept area reduced advise early attention

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,057 miles

brake ferrals front and rear starting to corrode

front brake discs inner swept area reduced

rear tyres n/s and o/s inner edge stepping

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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AJ58 VFR is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 39,779 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 Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 VFR registered?

AJ58 VFR is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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