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P265 APR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 APR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,152 miles

brake pedal pad worn, rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal pad worn, rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,626 miles

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P265 APR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P265 APR, 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 P265 APR registered?

P265 APR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P265 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 APR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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