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K197 ODL

1993 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Charade62,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 ODL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,622 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 44,460 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 44,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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K197 ODL is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 62,490 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 Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K197 ODL, 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 33 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 K197 ODL registered?

K197 ODL is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K197 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 ODL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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