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R454 WNC

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,964 mi
Last recorded66,964 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 WNC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front regplateweathered

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front regplateweathered

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,748 miles

front registration plate deteriating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,826 miles

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and underside

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in drivers side front tyre and tread worn down to 2-3mm

Passenger side front tyre barely legal

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 1.6-2mm

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Short rear brake pipes corroded (passenger side worse)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 55,826 miles

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and underside

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in drivers side front tyre and tread worn down to 2-3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger side front tyre barely legal

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 1.6-2mm

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Short rear brake pipes corroded (passenger side worse)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,037 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 4 Aug 2006 50,941 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front tyres worn down to approx.2mm on edges of tread

Fuel pipes corroded

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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R454 WNC is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Purple 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 R454 WNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R454 WNC registered?

R454 WNC is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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