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S14 JEG

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,464 mi
Last recorded118,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 JEG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,464 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,456 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,456 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,613 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 108,613 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 90,555 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 90,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,929 miles

both front tyres becoming bold on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,459 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S14 JEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S14 JEG, 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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S14 JEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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