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R101 LJK

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 LJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 115,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,880 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front damage to head lamp

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

floor corrosion

indictor stalk deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front damage to head lamp

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

floor corrosion

indictor stalk deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,032 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread worn low on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,358 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,688 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 45,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,096 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,355 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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R101 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,196 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 R101 LJK, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R101 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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