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R277 FOT

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 FOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 50,894 miles

exhaust corroding heavily and has slight leak

rear fog light cover incorrectly fitting

slight mettalic noise from rear exhaust

surface corrosion to both inner sills, floor pans and rear chassis.

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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R277 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R277 FOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R277 FOT registered?

R277 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R277 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 FOT shows 3 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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