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R989 FDX

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Yellow Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 FDX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,386 miles

Oil leak

both front cv boots slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 93,270 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front cv boots slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,042 miles

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)

nearside cv boot perished

Fail 28 May 2010 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

nearside cv boot perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,798 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 64,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,273 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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R989 FDX is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Yellow with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R989 FDX, 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 R989 FDX registered?

R989 FDX is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R989 FDX safe to buy?

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