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R404 ULK

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,098 mi
Last recorded46,098 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 ULK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 43,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine noisey and 1 litre of oil added before test started

front brake discs poor

front torsion bar inner bush splitting

nearside headlamp alignment on minimum

Fail 14 May 2009 43,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine noisey and 1 litre of oil added before test started

front brake discs poor

front torsion bar inner bush splitting

nearside headlamp alignment on minimum

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,542 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp aim on min

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2008 40,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp aim on min

rear spoiler insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,955 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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R404 ULK is a 1997 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 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 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 R404 ULK, 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 R404 ULK registered?

R404 ULK is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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