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S243 DWL

1999 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Sirion50,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 DWL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,708 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

FRONT BALL JOINT RUBBERS CRACKING

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills starting to corrode

front tyres unevenly worn

offside front tyre badly age cracked

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to age crack badly

both inner sills starting to corrode

front tyres unevenly worn

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,324 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Couldn't see into brakes properly

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both inner sills corroded

Couldn't see into brakes properly

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,975 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear tail lamp crack

Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear tail lamp crack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general under-body corrosion

offside front wiper blade poor condition

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

vehicle have slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

vehicle have slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid dark in colour

child seat obviously incorrectly secured (insecure)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 32,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,850 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,360 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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S243 DWL is a 1999 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 50,882 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S243 DWL, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S243 DWL is a 1999 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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