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P255 YTY

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 YTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 41,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,924 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

structural deterioation to OSR tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2006 33,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

structural deterioation to OSR tyre

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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P255 YTY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P255 YTY, 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 P255 YTY registered?

P255 YTY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P255 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 YTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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