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L520 PTU

1994 Daihatsu Mira

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Mira53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 PTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside slight play at front hub

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 37,534 miles

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 35,178 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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L520 PTU is a 1994 Daihatsu Mira in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L520 PTU, 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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What year was L520 PTU registered?

L520 PTU is a 1994 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L520 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L520 PTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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