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P639 FDY

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 FDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsdie bottom swivel dust cover deteriorated

outer c.v. boots leaking

wipers could be better

Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsdie bottom swivel dust cover deteriorated

outer c.v. boots leaking

wipers could be better

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,596 miles

both outer c.v. boots leaking

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,795 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cracked

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres were 'flat'

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust generally deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust generally deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,521 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre under-inflated

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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P639 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P639 FDY, 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 P639 FDY registered?

P639 FDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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