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S79 BDL

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 BDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front cv boots age cracking

both front tyres on limit wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,304 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bump stops broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,454 miles

air freshener removed prior to testing

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar saddle rubbers heavily perished

front brake discs heavily corroded

heavy grease dampness around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

movement in both front lower suspension arm outer ball joints

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/f outer cv gaiter age cracking

rear shock absorbers corroded

selector cable metal casings corroded

water damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air freshener removed prior to testing

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar saddle rubbers heavily perished

front brake discs heavily corroded

heavy grease dampness around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

movement in both front lower suspension arm outer ball joints

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/f outer cv gaiter age cracking

rear shock absorbers corroded

selector cable metal casings corroded

water damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,737 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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S79 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S79 BDL, 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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S79 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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