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P265 YTY

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 YTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,873 miles

underbody corrosion

all coil springs poor condition

c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank

exhaust poor condition

surface rust to remaining brake pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank

surface rust to remaining brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust poor condition

surface rust to all brake pipes(just acceptable)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,637 miles

exhaust front sections poor condition.slight corrosion to front discs.surface rust to brake pipes.front tyres cracks in sidewalls.c,v gaiters poor condition.rear tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,023 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 48,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,843 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODDED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 YTY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P265 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 P265 YTY registered?

P265 YTY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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