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P580 MKL

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 MKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,907 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrision nearside rear outer wheel arch

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front headlamp stone chip

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 58,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,392 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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P580 MKL is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P580 MKL, 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 P580 MKL registered?

P580 MKL is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P580 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 MKL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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