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S245 ADL

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 ADL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Offside wiper split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,113 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorated and has slight blow

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,514 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear suspension component area (both rear shock absorber mounts) has advanced corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear suspension component area (both rear shock absorber mounts) has advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,212 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,688 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,820 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 75,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,492 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,465 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,369 miles

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

steerirg rack inner ball joints advance wear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,369 miles

steerirg rack inner ball joints advance wear

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,145 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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S245 ADL is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 S245 ADL, 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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S245 ADL is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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