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S475 BHO

1998 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Mira49,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 BHO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,596 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes surface rust

surface rust throughout

suspension arm bushes deteriorated throughout car Pershing

tyres minor cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,595 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective c02,,high (8.2.1.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes surface rust

surface rust throughout

suspension arm bushes deteriorated throughout car Pershing

tyres minor cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non standard suspension lowered

Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

non standard suspension lowered

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

non standard suspension fitted signs of damage to chasssi n/s front

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened touhingsub frame needs lifting on shocker (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing moving on seam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure bolts loose rusty (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure bolts loose rusty (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering retaining device missing bolt in wheel (2.2.C.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

non standard suspension fitted signs of damage to chasssi n/s front

Fail 26 May 2016 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill all the way along (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill all the way along (6.1.B.2)

2x Rear Shock absorbers top deteriorated

4x Coil springs are corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded various

Oil Leak

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 16 May 2015 93,784 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 89,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2012 87,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,464 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,445 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,232 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,233 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Mira?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 62
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S475 BHO is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 49,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Mira fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S475 BHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Mira typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S475 BHO registered?

S475 BHO is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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