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S308 REC

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,142 mi
Last recorded75,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 REC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 75,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake hoses & brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,130 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 19,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE O/S/F +N/S/F TYRES LOW ON TREAD +BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,058 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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S308 REC is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S308 REC, 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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S308 REC is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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