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R908 GBX

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 GBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 63,613 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 62,534 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both steel pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,017 miles

slight leak rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Apr 2022 61,017 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak rear exhaust box

Pass 14 May 2021 59,554 miles

slight leak rear exhaust box

Fail 13 May 2021 59,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight leak rear exhaust box

Pass 28 May 2020 58,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 45,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2008 39,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 32,224 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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R908 GBX is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R908 GBX, 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 R908 GBX registered?

R908 GBX is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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