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S909 PAB

1998 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,504 mi
Last recorded35,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Mira49,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 PAB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 35,504 miles

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

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

very slight oil leak from engine and power steering slight movement on engine mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 33,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 32,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,586 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 30,586 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Emissions not tested no coolant-bottom radiator hose not connected to radiator!!!!!!! (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,161 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,594 miles

front discs slightly pitted

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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S909 PAB is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S909 PAB, 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 S909 PAB registered?

S909 PAB is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S909 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 PAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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