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NJ08 WNH

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WNH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 84,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 84,874 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer rear sill by jacking point , plate has been pop-riveted and no evidence of any welding (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill ,modified repair ,body filler

Nearside handbrake not working on manual check

Offside Front brake slight binding on manual check

note front fog lights should by white only and not purple ( PRE 01/03/2018 )

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 75,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,638 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 27 May 2015 53,198 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 53,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 22,439 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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NJ08 WNH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ08 WNH, 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.

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What year was NJ08 WNH registered?

NJ08 WNH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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