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R38 RCJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 RCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,585 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,769 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust deteriating

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremly rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,083 miles

exhaust deteriating

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremly rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

non 'cat' emissions test carried out

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,390 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,389 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,104 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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R38 RCJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R38 RCJ, 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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R38 RCJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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