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R143 SRY

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 SRY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,931 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,232 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,939 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2012 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,221 miles

both rear chassi rails and rear wheel archs starting to corrode

heavy surface corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 27 May 2010 59,403 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

heavy surface corrosion to underside of car

Fail 24 May 2010 59,296 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

heavy surface corrosion to underside of car

Pass 22 May 2009 53,071 miles

both front tyres close to wear band limit

Fail 21 May 2009 53,071 miles

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres close to wear band limit

Pass 30 May 2008 46,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,778 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 36,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 36,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R143 SRY is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R143 SRY, 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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R143 SRY is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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