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S243 RKJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 RKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 8,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,046 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,398 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,300 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,300 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,412 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014
Fail 11 Sep 2014

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013
Fail 29 Aug 2013

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front antiroll bar rubbers starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age cracking on inner wall

rear shocks dust covers rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,453 miles

both front antiroll bar to lower arm bushes perished

n/s/r bump stop loose

Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,453 miles

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

both front antiroll bar to lower arm bushes perished

n/s/r bump stop loose

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to crack up

n/s/r bump stop loose

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack up

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack up

Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,882 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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S243 RKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S243 RKJ, 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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S243 RKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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