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S279 TPW

1999 Daihatsu Sirion

Cream Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Sirion50,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 TPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 81,664 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 78,872 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 69,185 miles

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

wipers worn andnoisy

Fail 3 May 2012 69,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wipers worn andnoisy

Pass 12 May 2011 56,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 56,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,621 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 22,389 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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S279 TPW is a 1999 Daihatsu Sirion in Cream with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S279 TPW, 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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S279 TPW is a 1999 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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