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P642 SHR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,323 mi
Last recorded60,323 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 SHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 60,323 miles

all brake pipes coateded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BRAKE PIPES AND UNDERBODY HEAVELY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,092 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,304 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,564 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 47,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,617 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,564 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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P642 SHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P642 SHR, 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 P642 SHR registered?

P642 SHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P642 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 SHR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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