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OAZ 7440

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 7440
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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OAZ 7440 is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,681 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 OAZ 7440, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAZ 7440 registered?

OAZ 7440 is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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