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P395 VBH

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 VBH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 61,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside body sill

both sides front seats have movement in back rests (not excessive)

oil leak

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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P395 VBH is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P395 VBH, 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 P395 VBH registered?

P395 VBH is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P395 VBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 VBH shows 4 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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