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S171 LJU

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,860 mi
Last recorded60,860 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 LJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 60,860 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,816 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not in the drivers direct view (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 55,258 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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not in the drivers direct view (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' But not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,330 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,737 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

METAL FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,769 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 38,638 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 35,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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S171 LJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S171 LJU, 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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What year was S171 LJU registered?

S171 LJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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