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P240 UAM

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 UAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,814 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear shock absorbers leaking

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear antiroll bar Dbushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 98,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,239 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,239 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,908 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise, nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2011 92,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,057 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 89,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,337 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,903 miles

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

corrosion started nearside sill

Pass 31 May 2005 59,550 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 59,539 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

mid exhaust deteriorating

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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P240 UAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P240 UAM, 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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P240 UAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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