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P271 APR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 APR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,265 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

metal fuel pipes heaverly corroded

nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration surface cracks present also tyre getting low 2mm depth recorded

passanger door check strap missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 110,312 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 103,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 78,693 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight dampness around o/s rear shock absorber

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,113 miles

slight dampness around o/s rear shock absorber

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 13 Mar 2006 59,280 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe to rear box heavily corroded

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,280 miles

centre exhaust pipe to rear box heavily corroded

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

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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P271 APR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P271 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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P271 APR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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