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P261 WKG

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,560 mi
Last recorded90,560 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 WKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,047 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 85,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,830 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,192 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front cv boot starting to crack

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,192 miles

front number plate damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front cv boot starting to crack

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight oil leak from engine

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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P261 WKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P261 WKG, 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 P261 WKG registered?

P261 WKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P261 WKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 WKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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