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P241 UAM

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 UAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,554 miles

offside front c.v gaiter perishing

offside front door handle has temporary repair

offside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,888 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,819 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,819 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 60,092 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 60,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 53,120 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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P241 UAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P241 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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P241 UAM is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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