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R250 NFW

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 NFW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,075 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 47,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch lower (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished and nail in tread

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,734 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 26,531 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 21,357 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,959 miles

General underbody corrossion

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 17 May 2011 19,954 miles

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

General underbody corrossion

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 21 May 2010 19,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2009 18,540 miles

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

genral corrosion to underside

Pass 23 May 2008 17,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,742 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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R250 NFW is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R250 NFW, 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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What year was R250 NFW registered?

R250 NFW is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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