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P645 SHR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,665 mi
Last recorded68,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 SHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,665 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,389 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

corrosion started on o/s rear outer sill

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

corrosion started on o/s rear outer sill

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,752 miles

front outer c/v boots perished

repair to o/s front sill

surface corrosion on rear underbody/chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front outer c/v boots perished

repair to o/s front sill

surface corrosion on rear underbody/chassis

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,901 miles

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

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

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

signs of repair to offside rear outer sill

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

signs of repair to offside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,474 miles

n/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,474 miles

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

n/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,254 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,097 miles

both outer c,v gaiters starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,253 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,387 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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P645 SHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P645 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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P645 SHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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