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M521 VDO

1995 Daihatsu Mira

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,908 mi
Last recorded178,908 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Mira60,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 VDO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 178,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 178,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 178,698 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 178,698 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 178,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 177,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 172,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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M521 VDO is a 1995 Daihatsu Mira in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M521 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M521 VDO registered?

M521 VDO is a 1995 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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