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P585 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,765 mi
Last recorded38,765 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2011 26,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,774 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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P585 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P585 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.

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How do I check the history of P585 VGJ?

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What year was P585 VGJ registered?

P585 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P585 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 VGJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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