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R596 FLG

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Yellow Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 FLG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,951 miles

corrosion forming in near and off side rear wheel arches outer sills not fully checked due to moulsings

Pass 20 May 2011 61,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,558 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 55,558 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake overhaul

Pass 22 May 2008 52,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,586 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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R596 FLG is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Yellow with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R596 FLG, 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 R596 FLG registered?

R596 FLG is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R596 FLG safe to buy?

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