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N789 NGO

1996 Daihatsu Mira

Purple Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Mira82,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 NGO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,028 miles

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,658 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 114,658 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,481 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 113,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,002 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 112,002 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,681 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,870 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 107,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 106,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 105,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,668 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 103,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 102,198 miles

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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N789 NGO is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira in Purple with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 82,970 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 N789 NGO, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N789 NGO is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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