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R53 BBP

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 BBP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion both lower sills

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,270 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,606 miles

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

Surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,365 miles

corrosion on inner sills and rear chassis

Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,365 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,274 miles

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

front discs rusted

rusting to underside rear

slight binding to front brakes

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,975 miles

rusting to underbody and inner rear sills

Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rusting to underbody and inner rear sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,032 miles

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

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

some rusting to underbody

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,464 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,353 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 24,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,457 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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R53 BBP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R53 BBP, 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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R53 BBP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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