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R54 NCK

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 NCK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil spring bump stops insecure

front and rear coil springs corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes worn/perished

front brake disc`s corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 82,036 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil spring bump stops insecure

front and rear coil springs corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes worn/perished

front brake disc`s corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,227 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various body damage.various components corroding.various bushes worn.all tyres low on pressure.front brake balance poor.fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,876 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,876 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front and nearside rear tyres underinflated

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,599 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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R54 NCK is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R54 NCK, 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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R54 NCK is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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