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R988 TFJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,916 mi
Last recorded43,916 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 TFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm to tie bar washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm to tie bar washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

floors/ underside sills becoming corroded

no reversing lights

sills becoming corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,533 miles

both wipers smeary

corrosion to petrol pipe

cracking to rear tyres

front antiroll bar bushes deterioating

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2019 42,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both wipers smeary

corrosion to petrol pipe

cracking to rear tyres

front antiroll bar bushes deterioating

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,476 miles

corrosion to front antiroll bar bush washers

corrosion to front coil springs

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r coil spring mouting

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 16 Nov 2018 41,476 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front antiroll bar bush washers

corrosion to front coil springs

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r coil spring mounting

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 9 Nov 2018 41,476 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front antiroll bar bush washers

corrosion to front coil springs

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r coil spring mounting

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,008 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2017 40,008 miles

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,725 miles

front suspension arm bushes deterioating

light corrosion to front and rear coil springs

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by suspension mounting

n/s/f tyre light cracking and on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre cracking close to limit

Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front suspension arm bush deterioted

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s rear chassis

light corrosion to rear chassis by suspension mountings

light corrosion to rear coil springs and front coil springs

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and slight cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,770 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

slight cracking to front tyre treads

Fail 4 Dec 2015 33,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive not tested due to exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion to rear chassis

slight cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion to rear suspension and mountings

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,937 miles

pitting to front discs

slight wear in o/s/r suspension arm bush

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

pitting to front discs

slight wear in o/s/r suspension arm bush

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,331 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R988 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R988 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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R988 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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