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S855 RVM

1998 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Mira49,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 RVM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,000 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2023 72,000 miles

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,626 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,625 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 71,625 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides lower sill

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner flitch/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner flitch/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,793 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,446 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

pre catalyst emissions data applied

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,565 miles

front brake disc rusty lip

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2010 63,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake disc rusty lip

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,981 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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S855 RVM is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 S855 RVM, 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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S855 RVM is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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