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S498 RUJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 RUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 64,702 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 64,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 58,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,393 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,583 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,598 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,597 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,056 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody,not excessive

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,377 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in several areas of underbody

front of exhaust corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,354 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in several areas of underbody

front of exhaust corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,852 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody,not excessive at time of test

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,484 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing from centre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill rusted not holed at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,891 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,660 miles

both front tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre side wall split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,660 miles

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

both front tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre side wall split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,512 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread just within limit

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 36,262 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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S498 RUJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S498 RUJ, 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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S498 RUJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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