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P949 XUP

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 XUP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,686 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,686 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,297 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 75,679 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,360 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 68,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P949 XUP is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P949 XUP, 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 P949 XUP registered?

P949 XUP is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P949 XUP safe to buy?

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