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R281 FOT

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,330 mi
Last recorded150,330 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 FOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 150,330 miles

Emissions not done due to exhaust blow

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tail lamp crack

Oil leak

Test done uner wet conditions

Fail 21 Dec 2010 150,330 miles

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

Emissions not done due to exhaust blow

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tail lamp crack

Oil leak

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

Test done uner wet conditions

Fail 13 Oct 2009 147,041 miles

Crack on osr tail lens

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 147,041 miles

Crack on osr tail lens

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 140,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 140,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 126,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,510 miles

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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R281 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R281 FOT, 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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What year was R281 FOT registered?

R281 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R281 FOT safe to buy?

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