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P623 JBA

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 JBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,043 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough.

Chip in windscreen.

Front and rear coil springs rusty.

Middle and rear exhaust sections getting rusty.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 43,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough.

Chip in windscreen.

Front and rear coil springs rusty.

Middle and rear exhaust sections getting rusty.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,600 miles

exhaust fouling bodywork

Fail 6 Sep 2008 35,562 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust fouling bodywork

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,736 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 19,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P623 JBA is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P623 JBA, 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 P623 JBA registered?

P623 JBA is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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