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R778 EKP

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,440 mi
Last recorded53,440 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 EKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp taped around edge

Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,439 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp taped around edge

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,935 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light unit cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,765 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,542 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 26,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,074 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 19,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 10,660 miles

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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R778 EKP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R778 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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R778 EKP is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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