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R579 SGC

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 SGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion top of shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blase split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general sign of corrosion to both chassis rails but not efecting body structure at time of test

tread is cracking on both rear tyres , no distortion or cords showing

Pass 19 May 2015 103,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split at end, but clear sceen adequatly

o/s/r door not opening from inside. child locked?

Pass 30 May 2014 101,849 miles

Both Rear doors not opening from inside.Child locked?

N/S Front tyre cut in side wall but not to cords

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 99,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills slightly corroded

both outer sill have sill covers

Pass 31 May 2012 93,926 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,047 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,507 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,552 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 69,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre age cracks

Pass 16 May 2006 54,216 miles

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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R579 SGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R579 SGC, 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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R579 SGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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