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P235 SPW

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,819 mi
Last recorded44,819 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 SPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,819 miles

rear outter sills

Fail 7 Sep 2016 44,819 miles

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

rear outter sills

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,021 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 41,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 38,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriated

n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension mountings creak on turns

Pass 23 May 2012 38,439 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 19 May 2011 37,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches

front wiper blades worn

Pass 28 May 2010 36,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,614 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 34,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,270 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 33,270 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 31,529 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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P235 SPW is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P235 SPW, 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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P235 SPW is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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