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L12 MMD

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,356 mi
Last recorded43,356 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MMD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ,and inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Dec 2021 43,339 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 39,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,483 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 5 Dec 2019 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres deteriorated and worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed

Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres deteriorated and worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,199 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake lowest of the two efforts

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,081 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

noisy coming from belt area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cords almost exposed

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,047 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,134 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,580 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,967 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 28,948 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,812 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 24,812 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 24,801 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has started to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,191 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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L12 MMD 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L12 MMD, 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.

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L12 MMD is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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