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P508 TMB

1996 Daihatsu Mira

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Mira82,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 TMB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Front tyre small cut

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 52,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Front tyre small cut

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 79,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 79,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P508 TMB is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P508 TMB, 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 P508 TMB registered?

P508 TMB is a 1996 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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