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R280 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,220 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

both rear coil spring bump stops hanging loose

both rear shock covers rusted away

n/s brake pipe front to back rusting

n/s door mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of all over surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,558 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

under side rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,112 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,247 miles

Front subframe corroding

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,247 miles

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 39,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,672 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 36,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres cracked on side walls †advise tracking

metal fuel pipes have corroision

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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R280 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R280 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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R280 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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