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R298 RPY

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,581 mi
Last recorded74,581 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 RPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,810 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,767 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,908 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,386 miles

engine intermitantly noisey

rear diff pinion seal leacking

rorrosion around front offside jacking point

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,386 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

all 3 fuel pipes are corroded / rec replace

engine intermitantly noisey

rear diff pinion seal leacking

rorrosion around front offside jacking point

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R298 RPY is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R298 RPY, 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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R298 RPY is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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