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R931 OTA

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,831 mi
Last recorded42,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 OTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,831 miles

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

Leak from nearside power steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Leak from nearside power steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,473 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,078 miles

Front No Plate Slightly Defaced

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,521 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,999 miles

Stone Chip in Centre Windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2009 25,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stone Chip in Centre Windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 19,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,090 miles

Power Steering Fluid Level Low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 14,310 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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R931 OTA is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R931 OTA, 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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R931 OTA is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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