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R951 LHU

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 LHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 113,712 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 111,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,718 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade u/s

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,442 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,938 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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R951 LHU is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R951 LHU, 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 R951 LHU registered?

R951 LHU is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R951 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 LHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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