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P620 VAB

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,533 mi
Last recorded157,533 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 VAB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 157,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 149,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 148,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 140,647 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 140,600 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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P620 VAB is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P620 VAB, 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 P620 VAB registered?

P620 VAB is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P620 VAB safe to buy?

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