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S249 BEC

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,371 mi
Last recorded48,371 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 BEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,371 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracking

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underbody/chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 48,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front cross member rubbing on radiator

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 41,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountings 2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on sidewall and in tread

Nearside very rusty all along the sill

Nearside very rusty on and around rear subframe mounting

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on sidewall and in tread

Offside very rusty all along the sill

Offside very rusty on and around rear subframe mounting

Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on sidewall and in tread

Nearside very rusty all along the sill

Nearside very rusty on and around rear subframe mounting

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on sidewall and in tread

Offside very rusty all along the sill

Offside very rusty on and around rear subframe mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,427 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,785 miles

Both rear tyre cracked

Front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,081 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,931 miles

Inbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,767 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 26,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S249 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S249 BEC, 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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S249 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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