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R431 GDL

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 GDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm left and perishing with a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting too wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2018 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2017 30,317 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,071 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,734 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly peaished.

Offside rear tyre is slightly peaished.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly peaished.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre is slightly peaished.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,823 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,299 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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R431 GDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R431 GDL, 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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R431 GDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R431 GDL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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