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P172 HTS

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 HTS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,888 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 48,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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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P172 HTS is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P172 HTS, 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 P172 HTS registered?

P172 HTS is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P172 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 HTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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