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P228 THR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,964 mi
Last recorded126,964 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 THR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 126,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,263 miles

Oil leak

rear floor areas surface rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2010 118,701 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 118,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 114,686 miles

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

slight wear o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 114,644 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 106,430 miles

both front drive shaft boots perished

offside front tyre 2mm

rear suspension inner arms slightly corroded

slight knock and play in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 3 Jul 2006 103,198 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 103,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine idling unevenly

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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P228 THR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P228 THR, 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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P228 THR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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