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S146 JFV

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 JFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,384 miles

offsiderear chassis been welded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 623,310 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate fadding

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate fadding

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,711 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,483 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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S146 JFV is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S146 JFV, 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.

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S146 JFV is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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