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S993 DKN

1998 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,723 mi
Last recorded48,723 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Mira49,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 DKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

headlamp housings damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 48,723 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

headlamp housings damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,153 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake hose not secured to shock absorber

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake hose not secured to shock absorber

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,896 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 33,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,796 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,587 miles

n/s/f headlight trim missing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 32,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f headlight trim missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,580 miles

bubble rust spots starting on both outer door seals

bubble rust started on o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f headlight trim broken

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,249 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,612 miles

battery loose in tray

strong advice front brake pads getting low

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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S993 DKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S993 DKN, 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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S993 DKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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