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R457 LHC

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 LHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 71,535 miles

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

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

fuel pipes and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,535 miles

fuel pipes and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear steel brake pipes under cover unable to see all of pipes for corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2009 53,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front inner brake pads look to be getting low advise brake check

nearside outer sill has small hole in it , although not in a prescribed area advise repair

Pass 28 May 2008 45,860 miles

front no plate cracked.

both front tyres worn on outter edges.

small amount off play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2008 45,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on outter edges.

front no plate cracked.

small amount off play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,481 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 36,481 miles

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

Front discs corroded †High imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,122 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade split

slight play in both front top strut mounts

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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R457 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R457 LHC, 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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R457 LHC is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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