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P122 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 42,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,679 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 28,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,541 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,046 miles

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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P122 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P122 VGJ, 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 P122 VGJ registered?

P122 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P122 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 VGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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