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R27 SST

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Cream Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SST
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,079 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,158 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 78,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 57,195 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R27 SST is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Cream with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R27 SST, 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 R27 SST registered?

R27 SST is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R27 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 SST shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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