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R438 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,756 mi
Last recorded29,756 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,756 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,318 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,813 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,841 miles

all four tyres very close to the legal limit 1457012

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,201 miles

all four tyres getting close to the legal limit 1457012

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,900 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 15,007 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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R438 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R438 BKN, 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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R438 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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