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R116 VAJ

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,536 mi
Last recorded49,536 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,536 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,024 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 36,024 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,059 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN HEAVILY COATED WITH THICK GREASE

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,737 miles

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

both rear bump stops loose within rear springs

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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R116 VAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R116 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R116 VAJ registered?

R116 VAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R116 VAJ safe to buy?

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