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R969 GEJ

1997 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Cuore52,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 GEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,417 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 81,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 70,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,843 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,281 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 53,423 miles

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

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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R969 GEJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 52,613 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 R969 GEJ, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R969 GEJ registered?

R969 GEJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R969 GEJ safe to buy?

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