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S261 BEC

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 BEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,129 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 65,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,573 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,784 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 45,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,338 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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S261 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S261 BEC registered?

S261 BEC is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S261 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 BEC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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