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LR58 LJA

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,070 mi
Last recorded18,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 LJA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 18,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 16,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 15,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 9,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 9,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,026 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 9,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 8,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 8,652 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,449 miles

Nearside Front retracting mechanism defective

Nearside Rear brake application uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 8,045 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,634 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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LR58 LJA is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 39,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR58 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 LJA registered?

LR58 LJA is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LR58 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 LJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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