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P244 AWV

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,764 mi
Last recorded31,764 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 AWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,764 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Off side front tyre on 3mm (limit 1.6)

Slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Underside and all components corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,998 miles

Both front v.c boots perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to all suspension components.

Off side front tyre 3mm and perished. 165/70/13

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,822 miles

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

centre and back box baffles poor

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,301 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,301 miles

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

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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P244 AWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P244 AWV, 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 P244 AWV registered?

P244 AWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P244 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 AWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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