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P547 XCD

1997 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,786 mi
Last recorded43,786 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 XCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 37,515 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,826 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 28,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,811 miles

Cut in off side front tyre outer side wall.

Rear tyres both cracking and perished.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 11,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,145 miles

advise offside rear tyre is starting to perish at the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,084 miles

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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P547 XCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P547 XCD, 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 P547 XCD registered?

P547 XCD is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P547 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P547 XCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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