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R657 MWP

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 MWP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both anti roll bar bushes detiorated

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r steel brake pipe coroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,866 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both anti roll bar bushes detiorated

both rear tyres perishing

n/s lower balljoint dustcover perished

o/s/r steel brake pipe coroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,937 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 34,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R657 MWP is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R657 MWP, 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 R657 MWP registered?

R657 MWP is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R657 MWP safe to buy?

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