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R903 VAO

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 VAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 128,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 128,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,618 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 107,816 miles

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 102,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 85,445 miles

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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R903 VAO is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R903 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R903 VAO registered?

R903 VAO is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R903 VAO safe to buy?

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