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P569 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,024 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,257 miles

N/S/Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,864 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,096 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 46,096 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P569 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P569 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P569 VGJ registered?

P569 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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