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L538 FJO

1993 Daihatsu Mira

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Mira57,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 FJO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,271 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,271 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,368 miles

Engine emission level very erratic

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine emission level very erratic

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,592 miles

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

Front brake pads apear worn.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

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

Offside and nearside sills starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake pads apear worn.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

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

Offside and nearside sills starting to corrode.

Pass 24 May 2010

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 May 2009 67,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 67,123 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 64,315 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,870 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,945 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,935 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L538 FJO is a 1993 Daihatsu Mira in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 57,282 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 L538 FJO, 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 33 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L538 FJO is a 1993 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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