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D959 OWC

1986 Daihatsu Domino

Blue Petrol 846cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,713 mi
Last recorded74,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Daihatsu Domino59,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 OWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelDomino
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine846cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,399 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 74,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 72,765 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,820 miles

slight wear nearside top mount

slight wear offside front ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,121 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,504 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,678 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,516 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 65,932 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Domino?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 149
brake recording little or no effort 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
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D959 OWC is a 1986 Daihatsu Domino in Blue with a 846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1986 Daihatsu Domino models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 59,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Domino fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D959 OWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Domino typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Daihatsu Domino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D959 OWC is a 1986 Daihatsu Domino, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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