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R381 BMA

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,413 mi
Last recorded76,413 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 BMA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,969 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

near side rear shock cover corroded and loose

noise on nearside rear brake when brake on

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,904 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 51,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,215 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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R381 BMA is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R381 BMA, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R381 BMA registered?

R381 BMA is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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