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S231 VBJ

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Yellow Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,415 mi
Last recorded63,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 VBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust middle section joints rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,881 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes getting rusty,underside of vehicle getting rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,578 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges,fuel filler pipes getting rusty.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,251 miles

windscreen chipped, o/s/r light lens cracked,slight leak on power steering system.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 27,761 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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S231 VBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Yellow with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S231 VBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S231 VBJ registered?

S231 VBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S231 VBJ safe to buy?

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