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S221 RKJ

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Cream Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 RKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

c/a on under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,137 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 36,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,422 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,545 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge but still within mot limits

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,216 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,322 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 21,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,833 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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S221 RKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Cream with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S221 RKJ, 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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What year was S221 RKJ registered?

S221 RKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S221 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 RKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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