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YR08 XGC

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,161 mi
Last recorded29,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 29,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 28,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,522 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 25,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 23,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 22,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 22,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,679 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 20,954 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 18,590 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 13 May 2011 14,497 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc s corroded on inner edges

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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YR08 XGC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 39,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR08 XGC registered?

YR08 XGC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YR08 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 XGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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