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R89 LJK

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 LJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,700 miles

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,212 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 1657012 (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front correct size should be 1657012 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,413 miles

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)

rear.outer.sills.rusty.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,950 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s.outer.sill..rusty.slight.noise.from.o/s/r.wheel.bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,324 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,680 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,648 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,263 miles

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

both front brake discs very poor on inside edges=osf outer brake pad wearing very low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,263 miles

both front brake discs very poor on inside edges=osf outer brake pad wearing very low

Fail 18 Nov 2010 54,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs poor on inside edge--osf brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,894 miles

both front brake discs poor on inside edge--osf brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,537 miles

both front brake discs poor--osf outer brake pad wearing very low

Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs poor--osf outer brake pad wearing very low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,902 miles

os wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,487 miles

windscreen chipped †both rear tyres perished †

Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,551 miles

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

centre exhaust box got pin hole and rusty

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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R89 LJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R89 LJK, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R89 LJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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