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R749 UKJ

1997 Daihatsu Mira

Black Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,247 mi
Last recorded42,247 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 UKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2017 42,247 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,622 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,028 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2013 38,422 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2013 38,422 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,248 miles

unable to determine original manufacturers spec as regards brake pedal

Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,192 miles

all4 tyres cracking on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 21,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

offside rear window shattered

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,258 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Mira?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 62
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R749 UKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Mira in Black with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Mira fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R749 UKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Mira typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R749 UKJ registered?

R749 UKJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R749 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 UKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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