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R979 TFJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 TFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,788 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 34,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,536 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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R979 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R979 TFJ, 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 R979 TFJ registered?

R979 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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