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S163 RKM

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 RKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,467 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,913 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,198 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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S163 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S163 RKM, 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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S163 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 25 October 1998.

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