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E898 DVS

1988 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Charade57,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 DVS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 19,851 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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E898 DVS is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 57,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E898 DVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 38 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E898 DVS registered?

E898 DVS is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E898 DVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E898 DVS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E898 DVS have outstanding finance?

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