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S238 BAF

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 BAF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,453 miles

condition of nearside rear tyre sidewall

condition of rear registration plate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,462 miles

cracks in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre traed depth 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2005 19,733 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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S238 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S238 BAF, 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 S238 BAF registered?

S238 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S238 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 BAF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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