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P197 RBP

1996 Daihatsu Mira

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Mira82,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 RBP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,441 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre close to limit and very perished

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,027 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 55,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads look low

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,713 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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P197 RBP is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P197 RBP, 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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What year was P197 RBP registered?

P197 RBP is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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