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R260 DCL

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,122 mi
Last recorded115,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 DCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,122 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 115,122 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 98,428 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 98,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 79,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,437 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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R260 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R260 DCL, 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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How do I check the history of R260 DCL?

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What year was R260 DCL registered?

R260 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R260 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 DCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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