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P599 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,856 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust corroded and looks weak around rear joint!

nearside rear outer sill area corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,420 miles

center exhaust section slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2012 68,418 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust section slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,687 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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P599 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P599 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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What year was P599 VGJ registered?

P599 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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