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S208 UKL

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 UKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,589 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills weak and corroded.

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills weak and corroded.

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,797 miles

Both c.v gaiters deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,795 miles

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

Both c.v gaiters deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,471 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 45,471 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)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 39,905 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s headlamp top bracket cracked but not insecure

slight corrosion to both outer sill panells

Fail 23 May 2011 39,902 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s headlamp top bracket cracked but not insecure

slight corrosion to both outer sill panells

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,400 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 35,400 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,519 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,519 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 18,939 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 18,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S208 UKL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S208 UKL, 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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S208 UKL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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