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T279 SLS

1999 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,261 mi
Last recorded72,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Cuore49,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 SLS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,997 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,143 miles

car has some corrosion

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

car has some corrosion

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 10 May 2013 61,785 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corrodeing

car has genral corrosion

fuel filler neck corrded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,784 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,485 miles

Both front brake disks heavily corroded but not likely to fail

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween the treads

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

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,207 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads but not exposing the cords

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate but is still readable

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,206 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking between treads but not exposing the cords

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate but is still readable

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,817 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has light scratching on outer edge of zone "A"

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,872 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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T279 SLS is a 1999 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,271 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 T279 SLS, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T279 SLS is a 1999 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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