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S232 JCU

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,051 mi
Last recorded44,051 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 JCU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,051 miles

Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 43,716 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 42,499 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2024 42,376 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 40,236 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 40,236 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,083 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed to excess at spring top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front reg plate blown

Nearside Outer sill welded

Offside Outer sill welded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,667 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2021 33,664 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,055 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 27,055 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 9,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 9,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 9,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 9,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 8,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 7,018 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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S232 JCU is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S232 JCU, 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 S232 JCU registered?

S232 JCU is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S232 JCU safe to buy?

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