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NJ02 ELU

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,602 mi
Last recorded45,602 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 ELU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,602 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 45,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,071 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnett damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,074 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,374 miles

body damage.

corrsion fuel filler neck.

n/s ball joint boot split.

slight end-float o/s/r hub bearing.

slight tread run out all tyres.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,339 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,147 miles

CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER NECK.

N/S/F SUSP LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.

VARIOUS BODY DAMAGE

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,102 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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NJ02 ELU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ02 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ02 ELU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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