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S231 MGA

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 MGA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,043 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,646 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,637 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,218 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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S231 MGA is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S231 MGA, 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 S231 MGA registered?

S231 MGA is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S231 MGA safe to buy?

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