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R442 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

32,225 mi
Last recorded32,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 31,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 30,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 29,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside bar end bushes worn/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside end bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & some corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,174 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 27,173 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside and ageing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside front and both rear tyres worn to 2mm in places/ageing cracking tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 26,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

offside front and both rear tyres worn to 2mm in places/ageing cracking tread

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,919 miles

Rear tyres cracking tread

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 24,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear tyres cracking tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,684 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

Fail 7 Jan 2015 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,612 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2014 22,612 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,450 miles

o/s/r tyre close to 2mm in places

slight corrosion/rattle centre exhaust box

Fail 2 Jan 2013 21,447 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre worn in places to 2mm

slight corrosion/rattle centre exhaust box

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,596 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 19,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 17,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 16,440 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 16,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R442 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R442 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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R442 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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