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R730 SUT

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,909 mi
Last recorded29,909 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 SUT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 29,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 29,222 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front both wiper blades smearing a bit

Nearside Front track control arm bush perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front sill has corrosion

Offside Front track control arm bush perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

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

Fail 2 May 2017 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has a couple of holes within 30cm to seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 28,530 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates showing age/deterioration (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 28,530 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates showing age/deterioration (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 27,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre splitting on sidewall.

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

Fail 20 May 2014 26,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre splitting on sidewall.

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

Pass 1 May 2013 26,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on.

Fail 30 May 2012 25,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,408 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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R730 SUT is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R730 SUT, 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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R730 SUT is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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