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L183 PVW

1994 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,095 mi
Last recorded89,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Mira53,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 PVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2010 89,095 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,460 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bump stop rubbers insecure

some wear in steering system detected.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,545 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tyre sidewall perished and cracking.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 78,422 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside tyre sidewall perished and cracking.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 62,353 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 62,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid filler cap not fitted propley and fluid leaking

clutch pedal cracks when pressed

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Mira?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 62
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L183 PVW is a 1994 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,091 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 Mira fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L183 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Mira typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L183 PVW is a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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