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R40 HCB

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,276 mi
Last recorded46,276 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HCB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 46,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 46,276 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of inner sil and outer in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 43,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,495 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 27,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,415 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 13,259 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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R40 HCB is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R40 HCB, 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 R40 HCB registered?

R40 HCB is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R40 HCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 HCB shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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