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P538 OKO

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 OKO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,325 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalyst heat shield is insecure

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

impact damage to both front tyres

nearside front seat belt is twisted reccomend repair

nearside front wiperbalde is smearing reccomend repair

offside outer sill panel is badly damaged reccomend repair

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,402 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 57,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P538 OKO is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Silver 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 P538 OKO, 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 P538 OKO registered?

P538 OKO is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P538 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 OKO 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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