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P225 VFG

1996 Daihatsu Mira

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,970 mi
Last recorded104,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Mira82,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 VFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 104,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 104,950 miles

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

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

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

corrion o/s/f lower sill panel

n/s/f lower rad support mounting rusting away

Pass 28 May 2009 102,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 99,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 91,019 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 91,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2006 82,595 miles

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

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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P225 VFG is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P225 VFG, 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 P225 VFG registered?

P225 VFG is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P225 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 VFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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