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R231 MJU

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,378 mi
Last recorded105,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 MJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,378 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,124 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 102,113 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,542 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 93,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,479 miles

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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R231 MJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,274 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R231 MJU, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 MJU registered?

R231 MJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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