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R744 SLE

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 SLE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,226 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms ball joint boots split open

corrosion found at side/support sills chassis floorpan

play/wear in offside steering rack end

Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front suspension arms ball joint boots split open

corrosion found at side/support sills chassis floorpan

play/wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 83,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,596 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge & nail in tread.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, near to limit.

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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R744 SLE is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R744 SLE, 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 R744 SLE registered?

R744 SLE is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R744 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 SLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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