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R102 VSM

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,599 mi
Last recorded95,599 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 VSM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,991 miles

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

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroding at shock absorber mounting

slight leak at rear exhaust silencer

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,989 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroding at shock absorber mounting

slight leak at rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both outer sills have plastic trim/covers

Fail 9 Dec 2011 90,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both outer sills have plastic trim/covers

slight binding at offside front wheel

tracking needs checked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,067 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 83,221 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,607 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 80,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,088 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,264 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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R102 VSM is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 52,547 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 Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R102 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R102 VSM is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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