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R916 PFJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 PFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,615 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,335 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,132 miles

both front tyres have small splits on inner side walls

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,946 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,082 miles

slight play on rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2005 38,552 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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R916 PFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R916 PFJ, 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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What year was R916 PFJ registered?

R916 PFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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