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J7 KDR

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,574 mi
Last recorded34,574 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 KDR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 34,574 miles

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side rear door seal is rusted

Fail 2 Jul 2026 34,574 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both side rear door seal is rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 16,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,561 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 16,561 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 16,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,245 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tape repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,552 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 9,496 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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J7 KDR is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 52,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 KDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 KDR registered?

J7 KDR is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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