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R731 EKP

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Purple Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 EKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,213 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre tread has stepped out

slight corosion to front to rear brake pipe

Fail 31 May 2013 98,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre tread has stepped out

slight corosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,478 miles

front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight damage to o/s/f outer sill

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 72,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs pitted

offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,187 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer sill damaged

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs pitted

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,500 miles

Exhaust centa pipe outer case rusted away but not blowing

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

Off side rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

Rear seat belt top parts checked lower parts not showing as seats were in the down postion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,537 miles

corrosion to inner sill

inner sidewalls perished on rear tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,619 miles

Wear in front suspension bush's

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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R731 EKP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Purple with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R731 EKP, 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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R731 EKP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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