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R261 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,503 miles

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,143 miles

both rear and front inner wheel arches corroded

holed corrosion to offside front outer sill out of prescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded close to excessive

offside outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear susspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,138 miles

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

both rear and front inner wheel arches corroded

holed corrosion to offside front outer sill out of prescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded close to excessive

offside outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear susspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,761 miles

headlamp adjusters slightly insecure

rear coil springs corroded

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,314 miles

corroison to rear coil spring's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

exhaust emission's on limit, will likley need a fail next mot

Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,310 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corroison to rear coil spring's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

exhaust emission's on limit, will likley need a fail next mot

Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Light bind at nearside front wheel

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 36,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise traces b/fluid on brake servo

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes and fuel lines rusty

rear bump stops insecure

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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R261 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R261 BKN, 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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R261 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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