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R46 ALH

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 ALH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,423 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall is perished

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 43,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

center exhaust box noisy

offside rear tyre outer wall is perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,925 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,678 miles

Front bumper insecure

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2013 40,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,585 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper deterioreted.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,585 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper deterioreted.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,930 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 27,031 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE 4" SHORT OF BUMPER AND MAY CAUSE GAS TO TRAP UNDER VEHICLE OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO BUMPERSTRONGLY ADVISE EXTENTION PIPE TO BE FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,031 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE 4" SHORT OF BUMPER AND MAY CAUSE GAS TO TRAP UNDER VEHICLE OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO BUMPERSTRONGLY ADVISE EXTENTION PIPE TO BE FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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R46 ALH is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 52,547 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 Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R46 ALH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R46 ALH registered?

R46 ALH is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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