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R142 RDY

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Cream Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 RDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s dip beam headlamp intermittant

o/s mirror glass not very clear

Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s dip beam headlamp intermittant

o/s mirror glass not very clear

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,321 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 48,291 miles

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

bottom swivel dust covers torn

some metal brake pipes corroded

surface cracks & perish marks in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 43,320 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight imbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 28 May 2010 43,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight imbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,051 miles

inbalance of front brakes right at accepted limits

metal brake pipes corroded

rear fog lamp slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 36,339 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,200 miles

front brake ssqueaky & slightly imbalanced

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,868 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R142 RDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Cream with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R142 RDY, 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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R142 RDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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